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Job Description
**Senior Development Chemist**
A highly skilled chemist is required to provide technical support for the development of processes in the laboratory, kilo laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing plants.
**Responsibilities:**
* Provide technical support for the introduction of new products from route development to 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 through reading the peer-reviewed scientific literature, attending scientific conferences, and 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 projects from the plant to the lab.
**Requirements:**
* Degree, Masters, or PhD in chemistry with a significant Organic Chemistry component.
* Experience in synthetic/organic chemistry.
* Experience in leading a development project.
* 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 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.