Senior Process Chemist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Publication opportunities

State-of-the-art lab facilities

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Process Chemist to join our client’s innovative R&D team in Mossel Bay. This hybrid role focuses on developing and optimizing chemical synthesis routes for new and existing products, blending laboratory work with remote data analysis and reporting.

You will lead projects in organic synthesis and scale-up, perform detailed characterization (NMR, HPLC, GC-MS), and drive efficiency and sustainability across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in process chemistry, synthesis, and scale-up in pharma or fine chemicals.
• Expertise in organic synthesis techniques and reaction mechanisms.
• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize synthetic routes for novel chemical compounds, focusing on yield, purity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform detailed characterization of intermediates and final products using NMR, HPLC, GC-MS.
• Scale-up laboratory procedures to pilot plant and commercial manufacturing levels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve chemical process issues encountered during production.
• Conduct process safety assessments and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Document research findings, process parameters, and analytical data meticulously.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Analytical chemistry

Data interpretation

Project management

Scale-up experience

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

NMR

HPLC

GC-MS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Process Chemist to join their innovative research and development team in Mossel Bay . This hybrid role focuses on developing and optimizing chemical synthesis routes for new and existing products, blending laboratory work with remote data analysis and reporting. You will be instrumental in driving efficiency and sustainability in our chemical manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of organic synthesis, analytical chemistry, and process scale-up, coupled with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead projects effectively in a flexible work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize synthetic routes for novel chemical compounds, focusing on yield, purity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform detailed characterization of intermediates and final products using advanced analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, GC-MS).
• Scale-up laboratory procedures to pilot plant and commercial manufacturing levels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve chemical process issues encountered during production.
• Conduct process safety assessments and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Document research findings, process parameters, and analytical data meticulously.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry , Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in process chemistry, synthesis, and scale-up within the pharmaceutical or fine chemical industry.
• Expertise in organic synthesis techniques and reaction mechanisms.
• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation and data interpretation.
• Experience with process safety evaluations and hazard analysis.
• Strong ability to manage projects and work independently in a hybrid setup.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for scientific advancement and publication.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
• Collaborative research environment with significant impact potential.