Senior Process Chemist - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Continuous learning

Dynamic manufacturing environment

Career advancement

Kimberley industry hub

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Chemist for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Kimberley. The role focuses on optimizing and scaling up chemical processes for APIs, leveraging expertise in chemical engineering and organic synthesis to troubleshoot production issues and improve yields.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with at least 6 years in process development, GMP compliance, and safety-focused process improvements in an

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process development and scale-up within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of organic synthesis, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics.
• Proven experience with process safety evaluations and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with GMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up chemical synthesis routes for APIs and intermediates.
• Investigate and resolve process-related issues to improve yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety improvements.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Control, and Production teams to support tech transfer.
• Author and review process development reports, validation protocols, and batch records.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Reaction kinetics

Thermodynamics

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Process Chemist to join their pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Kimberley . This role is central to optimizing and scaling up chemical processes for the efficient and safe production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). You will leverage your expertise in chemical engineering and organic synthesis to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, improve yields, and ensure adherence to stringent quality and regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chemist to contribute significantly to pharmaceutical production in a key industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up chemical synthesis routes for APIs and intermediates.
• Investigate and resolve process-related issues to improve yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety improvements.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Control, and Production teams to support successful technology transfer and manufacturing campaigns.
• Author and review process development reports, validation protocols, and batch records.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry , Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process development and scale-up within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of organic synthesis , reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics.
• Proven experience with process safety evaluations and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with GMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A dynamic manufacturing environment with cutting-edge technology.
• Contribution to the production of vital medicines.
• Supportive team culture and career advancement prospects.
• Key role in the chemical manufacturing sector in Kimberley .