Process Chemist - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advanced training

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Safe facility

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a Process Chemist to optimize and scale up synthesis of APIs and intermediates in a GMP-compliant facility. You will lead development and troubleshooting of chemical processes to ensure reliable production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years in process chemistry, with strong knowledge of organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and scale-up principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process chemistry in pharma or fine chemicals.
• Strong understanding of organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and process scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up synthesis routes for APIs and intermediates.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues during manufacturing.
• Conduct process safety assessments and implement safety controls.
• Ensure GMP, environmental and safety compliance in manufacturing.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering and quality control for process transfer and validation.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Reaction mechanisms

Process scale-up

Analytical techniques

Process safety evaluation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Process Chemist to join their manufacturing operations team in Mossel Bay . This role is vital for optimizing and scaling up chemical processes for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). You will be responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes are safe, efficient, reproducible, and environmentally sound. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a key operational role, contributing directly to the reliable production of high-quality pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs within a growing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up chemical synthesis routes for APIs and intermediates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues encountered during manufacturing.
• Conduct process safety assessments and implement appropriate safety controls.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with GMP, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and quality control departments to ensure seamless process transfer and validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process chemistry, preferably within the pharmaceutical or fine chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and process scale-up principles.
• Experience with process safety evaluation and risk assessment.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques used for process monitoring and control.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for advanced training in process chemistry and manufacturing technologies.
• A safe and modern manufacturing facility located in Mossel Bay .
• Retirement plan and comprehensive medical aid options.
• A culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and operational excellence.