Staff Chemist, Manufacturing

Terumo Neuro; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Neuro is seeking a Staff Chemist, Manufacturing to support routine and transferring new processes from R&D. The role emphasizes process validation, method development, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemical synthesis and materials analysis, plus experience guiding junior chemists and improving manufacturing procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, or related field.
• 6–8 years of relevant industrial experience in chemical synthesis or materials analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience directing junior chemists’ work.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other departments to solve production and technical problems.
• Provide SME input for engineering change orders, non-conforming reports, and MRB.
• Identify and implement new laboratory equipment and processes.
• Perform, interpret, and report analytical testing.
• Evaluate and initiate improvements to engineering, project, and departmental systems.
• Oversee junior chemists’ execution of validations for equipment and processes.
• Review and update documents such as BOMs, procedures, test methods, and validations.
• Guide junior chemists in prototype and pilot production support and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Communication

Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

13517BR

Job Description

Support the manufacturing of chemistry based medical devices products by maintaining current processes and transferring new processes from R&D. The scope of work includes process and test method validation, identifying and implementing process and test method improvements, process transfer and scale-up. Work closely with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory in supporting the transfer of new products from R&D, process and test method validation, and process development and improvement. Job duties:

• Interface with other departments to solve production and technical problems.

• Advanced subject matter expertise for engineering change orders, non-conforming reports, and material review boards.

• Identify and implement new laboratory equipment and processes.

• Perform, interpret, and report analytical testing.

• Evaluate, create, and initiate improvements to existing engineering, project, and departmental systems.

• Oversee junior chemists’ execution of equipment and processes validations.

• Review, modify, and develop documents such as build of materials, manufacturing procedures, test methods and reports, validations, failure modes/effects analyses, etc.

• Guide junior chemists in their support of prototype and pilot production, facilities, planning, and process knowledge transfer.

• Advise team members on existing manufacturing processes, new products, product changes, and enhancements, as well as related tooling and fixtures.

• Supervise supporting manufacturing technicians or associates as needed.

• Day-to-day tasks performed under little to no supervision.

• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., create presentations, reports, etc.).

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, or a related field of study.

2. A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant industrial experience in chemical synthesis and materials analysis, or equivalent combination of advanced degree and relevant experience.

3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

4. Previous experience directing junior chemists’ work.

5. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Teams.

Desired Qualifications

1. Ability to read and prepare technical documentation.

2. Extensive knowledge of laboratory equipment, organic-synthetic and transformation processes, test methods, and qualitative and quantitative measurements.

3. Knowledge of the medical device space, pharmaceuticals, or similar industry.

4. Lean/Six Sigma Yellow/Green/Black Belt certifications or equivalent.

Title

Staff Chemist, Manufacturing

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.