The Development Chemist will play a pivotal role in the Process Development service Team.
This position will leverage chemistry expertise and technical support to drive the chemical development of processes across laboratory, kilo laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing plants at the Cork site, ensuring timely project completion and adherence to technical, quality, and safety metrics.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide technical and laboratory support for introducing new products, from route development through scale-up and implementation on plant scale.
* Support development projects in the lab, including route scouting, route development, proof of concept, and process robustness studies.
* Propose modifications to the synthetic route to resolve complex chemistry issues for both laboratory and plant processes.
* Undertake the synthesis of compounds to meet required quality standards, including acquiring and interpreting analytical data.
* Develop and expand scientific, technical, and drug discovery knowledge by reading peer-reviewed scientific literature, attending scientific conferences, and participating in relevant training.
* Author or contribute to regulatory submissions, patents, and other internal documentation relevant to the role.
* Communicate with clients and other teams to ensure smooth project transfer from the plant to the lab.
* Perform all duties with due care and attention, ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety requirements while adhering to the Dignity at Work Policy and Code.
Candidate Requirements:
* Ph.D. in chemistry with a significant Organic Chemistry component.
* 2-3 years of experience in synthetic/organic chemistry (industry or research institution preferred but not essential).