Sr Process Scientist I

Ampac-Fine-Chemicals-1; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampac Fine Chemicals in Rancho Cordova, CA, is seeking a Senior Process Scientist I to perform professional chemist assignments in R&D, focusing on research, development, and testing of new products, processes, and raw materials. You will investigate theories on material properties under varied conditions and apply chemical principles to drive projects to milestones.

The role requires extensive experience in chemistry, scale-up, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with duties

Qualifications

• PhD preferred; degree in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry needed with related experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply process scale-up principles; knowledge of manufacturing disciplines.
• Develop technical solutions for complex problems requiring ingenuity.
• Perform experiments with other chemists in a timely manner.
• Participate in production support including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Suggest solutions to technical problems in other departments.
• Prepare technical reports documenting findings and outcomes.
• Lead the chemistry portion of customer calls.
• Operate with latitude to determine technical objectives; may handle additional duties.

Skills

Organic chemistry knowledge

Engineering basics

Analytical techniques for APIs

Good communication

Attention to detail & safety

Curiosity & creativity

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry (preferred)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry

Job description

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Sr Process Scientist I

Process R and D Full Time Professionals Ampac Fine Chemicals, Rancho Cordova, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1830

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

The Senior Process Scientist I performs professional chemist assignments requiring full use and application of chemical principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. This role is focused on scientific research, development, and testing of new products, processes, and raw materials including researching potential new products and processes by developing and testing theories on the physical and chemical properties of materials and ingredients under various conditions. This position exercises professional judgment in the evaluation and selection of applied methods enabling projects to meet established schedules or to resolve complex technical or operational problems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply technical principles required for process scale-up. Has full knowledge of other manufacturing disciplines.
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Perform experiments in a timely manner in conjunction with other chemists.
• Participates in production support including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Suggest solutions to technical problems associated in other departments.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Lead chemistry portion of customer calls.
• Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 10-13 years of related experience and a bachelor's degree or 7-10 years of related experience and a master's degree or 4-8 years of related experience and a PhD degree or equivalent experience;
• PhD (preferred), Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Knowledge of organic chemistry
• Knowledge of engineering basic principles
• Knowledge of analytical techniques for active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Good communication skills (Oral and written)
• Organized, detail oriented and safety conscious
• Curious and creative

WORKING CONDITIONS

Participates in production support including nights, weekends, and holidays. This role may involve work in laboratory or manufacturing environments with potential exposure to chemicals or other regulated substances. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to participate in employer-provided medical surveillance programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policy.