Senior Scientist, Chemical Engineering R&D

Job Description

The Chemical Engineering Research & Development department (CERD), part of the Process Research and Development organization, is seeking highly motivated individuals who are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced job that provides a high degree of technical responsibility.  This position involves hands-on process development/scale-up work performed at scales spanning the range from laboratory scale to commercial manufacturing scale.  Under scientific and administrative direction, an engineer in this role conducts independent research which involves conceiving, designing, planning, and implementing advanced experiments aimed at achieving research goals related to process development, technology development, and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).  The candidate may also have the opportunity to manage process development and/or manufacturing activities at external suppliers.   The engineer will be expected to exhibit a mindset of safety and quality compliance, which will include following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and participating in risk assessments, deviation investigations, and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs). 

A high level of innovation, creativity, and self-initiative along with the ability to plan and organize activities are expected.  Successful candidates will be required to communicate regularly, clearly, and with confidence as they discuss technical problems, support pilot plant operations, and interface with cross-functional colleagues/customers.

Education Minimum Requirement:  

• The position requires either a BS and/or MS in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (or comparable) from an accredited college/university plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience in process development, or a PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (or comparable) from an accredited college/university.

Required Experience and Skills**:  

• For BS/MS candidates, at least 5 years of relevant work experience post-graduation, where relevant work experience may include any of the following:

• Experience performing lab-based research/process development in a chemical engineering-related area.

• Experience with process scale-up and/or technology transfer, moving from laboratory to pilot plant or production scale.

• Highly effective communication and collaboration skills

• Good organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Direct experience with pharmaceutical drug development

• Familiarity with concepts and application of cGMP and GDP during pharmaceutical development and production.

• Experience applying statistical experimental design (i.e. Design of Experiments) and/or process modeling

• Experience with chemical engineering-related technology development

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