Process Chemist: Scale API Synthesis & GMP Excellence

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

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.