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Process Development Chemist
- oxford, oxfordshire, OX1 1DD, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
- Full time
- £59,000 - £59,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical research company in Oxford , is seeking an experienced Process Development Chemist to join their innovative team. This role is central to developing and optimizing chemical synthesis routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ensuring scalability, robustness, and efficiency from laboratory to manufacturing scale. You will play a critical part in advancing drug candidates through the development pipeline, working closely with medicinal chemists, analytical scientists, and manufacturing personnel. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing medicines in a collaborative and state-of-the-art research environment in Oxfordshire .
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize synthetic routes for pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs.
- Scale up chemical processes from milligram to kilogram quantities, ensuring reproducibility and safety.
- Troubleshoot chemical process issues and implement effective solutions.
- Characterize reaction products and intermediates using analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS.
- Collaborate with analytical development teams to define specifications and analytical methods.
- Prepare detailed process descriptions and technical reports for regulatory submissions.
Requirements
- MSc or PhD in Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in process chemistry or process development within the pharmaceutical or fine chemical industry.
- Proven track record in synthetic route design and process optimization.
- Hands-on experience with a wide range of synthetic organic chemistry techniques and modern analytical instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of physical organic chemistry and reaction kinetics.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills for collaborative work in Oxford .
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous pension plan and life assurance.
- Opportunities for professional development, conferences, and training.
- A stimulating research environment with access to cutting-edge technology in Oxford, Oxfordshire .