Job Description
Senior Development Chemist role at Thermo Fisher Scientific's Cork, Ireland API site, responsible for process development and technical support for chemical development of processes.
Key responsibilities include providing technical support for new product introductions, developing and optimizing synthetic routes, and communicating with clients and teams to ensure project transfer.
Requirements include a degree in chemistry with a significant organic chemistry component, experience in synthetic/organic chemistry, and proficiency in synthetic organic chemistry and route development.
Benefits include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, contributory pension, private medical insurance, and free onsite parking.
Thermo Fisher Scientific's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Job Description
As a Senior Development Chemist at Thermo Fisher Scientific's Cork, Ireland API site, you will be a key member of the Process Development service Team.
- Provide technical support for the introduction of new products, from route development to 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 solve sophisticated chemistry issues for both laboratory and plant processes.
- Undertake the synthesis of compounds to required quality standards, including acquiring and interpretation of analytical data.
- Develop and expand scientific, technical, and drug discovery knowledge by reading the peer-reviewed scientific literature, attending scientific conferences, and via 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 the transfer of the project from the plant to the lab.
Requirements
- Education: Degree, Masters, or PhD in chemistry with a significant organic chemistry component.
- Experience: Experience in synthetic/organic chemistry (industry or research institution preferred but not essential), experience in leading a development project.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Proficient knowledge in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in route development and optimization.
- Proven ability to think critically and innovatively combined with willingness to challenge.
- Strong analytical capability and ability to carry out large-scale reactions in the laboratory.
- Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting and solving complex issues.
- Embrace and participate in PPI (Practical Process Improvement) initiatives to identify improvements and cost savings to the business.
- Experience in supporting plant processes.
- Excellent technical writing skills and verbal communication are required to interact with all levels of organization and clients.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and engage with employees and customers at all levels.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Annual bonus.
- Contributory pension.
- Private medical insurance.
- Free onsite parking.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need.