Senior Process Development Scientist - Scale-Up & Innovation

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work arrangement

Advanced process development labs

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in locating an experienced Senior Process Development Scientist to join a cutting-edge R&D department in Randburg. The role focuses on optimizing chemical synthesis routes, solving scale-up challenges, and ensuring safe production of intermediates and products, advancing product development from bench to pilot scale.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 6+ years in process development, and possesses strong

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process chemistry or chemical process development.
• Proven track record of scaling up chemical processes from lab to pilot scale.
• Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and chemical engineering principles.
• Experience with process safety assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical synthesis processes for pilot-scale and manufacturing.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety protocols for chemical operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during process scale-up and validation.
• Utilize Design of Experiments (DoE) and other statistical tools to optimize process parameters.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, analytical development, and manufacturing teams.
• Author detailed process development reports and contribute to regulatory filings.

Skills

DoE

Reaction kinetics

Thermodynamics

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a client in locating an experienced Senior Process Development Scientist to join a cutting-edge R&D department in Randburg. The role focuses on optimizing chemical synthesis routes, solving scale-up challenges, and ensuring safe production of intermediates and products, advancing product development from bench to pilot scale.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 6+ years in process development, and possesses strong