Chemical Process Development Scientist

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly innovative Chemical Process Development Scientist to join their pioneering, fully remote research and development team. This role is focused on the conception, laboratory-scale development, and scale-up of novel chemical processes and products. You will play a key part in translating scientific discoveries into viable manufacturing processes, working closely with cross-functional teams to advance new technologies from bench to pilot scale. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative scientist with a strong background in chemistry and process development to contribute to groundbreaking work in a flexible, remote setting, driving innovation in the chemical industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to develop and optimize synthetic routes and chemical processes.
• Characterize new compounds and reaction pathways using advanced analytical techniques.
• Develop robust and scalable processes suitable for pilot plant and eventual commercial production.
• Conduct process hazard assessments and identify critical safety parameters for new chemistries.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges encountered during process development and scale-up.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, patents, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, effectively utilizing remote communication channels.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering with a strong chemistry focus.
• Demonstrated experience in synthetic route design, process development, and scale-up.
• Proficiency with a range of analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, GC-MS, HPLC).
• Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and separation science.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and presentations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering significant lifestyle flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous funding for professional development and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and development projects in chemical science .