Senior Development Chemist Job In Cork

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Development Chemist to join our team and contribute to the development of new products and processes. **Job Summary** Lead the development of new products and processes from laboratory to manufacturing scale, leveraging expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and process development. **Responsibilities** • Provide technical support for the introduction of new products, from route development through scale-up and implementation on plant scale. • Support development projects in the laboratory, 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/Expand scientific, technical, and drug discovery knowledge by reading the peer-reviewed scientific literature and attending scientific conferences. • Communicate with clients and other teams to ensure the transfer of the project from the plant to the laboratory. **Requirements** • Degree, Master's, or Ph.D. 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. • 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.