Senior Process Development Scientist

Placements24; Lenasia; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Development Scientist to lead optimization and scale-up of manufacturing processes for novel chemical entities at their Soweto facility. The role focuses on translating lab-scale work into robust pilot and commercial production.

You will design and execute development studies, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement process improvements in a regulated environment, driving technology transfer and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process development and scale-up in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer principles.
• Proficiency in process modeling, statistical analysis, and Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development studies for new chemical entities, focusing on safety, efficiency, and yield.
• Optimize reaction conditions, work-up procedures, and purification methods for large-scale manufacturing.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement appropriate safety measures.
• Develop and validate analytical methods to monitor process performance and product quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance teams to ensure successful technology transfer and scale-up.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

DoE

Process modeling

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Education

MSc/PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Process Development Scientist to play a leading role in optimizing and scaling manufacturing processes for novel chemical entities at their facility in Soweto . This role is crucial for ensuring efficient, robust, and cost-effective production from laboratory scale to pilot and commercial manufacturing. You will be responsible for designing and executing process development studies, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in chemical engineering or process chemistry, with a proven ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical, scalable solutions in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process development studies for new chemical entities, focusing on safety, efficiency, and yield.
• Optimize reaction conditions, work-up procedures, and purification methods for large-scale manufacturing.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement appropriate safety measures.
• Develop and validate analytical methods to monitor process performance and product quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance teams to ensure successful technology transfer and scale-up.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process development and scale-up in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer principles.
• Proficiency in process modeling, statistical analysis, and Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development in Soweto .
• Access to advanced manufacturing and analytical technologies.