Process Development Chemist
Base salary $125,000-$135,000Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.Opportunity:Join an innovative R&D organization where you'll lead the scale-up of new organic chemical processes from laboratory development through pilot plant and commercial manufacturing. This is a highly technical, hands-on role with significant influence on process optimization, manufacturing strategy, and the commercialization of new technologies.Requirements:M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related disciplineApproximately 10+ years of industrial experience in process development and chemical scale-upProven success scaling organic chemical processes from lab to pilot and commercial productionStrong knowledge of organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, separations, filtration, catalyst selection, and process optimizationExperience working with contract research organizations (CROs) or external development partnersExperience with Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical analysis, and data-driven process optimizationStrong understanding of process safety, reaction chemistry, and manufacturing operationsExcellent project management, communication, and technical problem-solving skillsU.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency requiredKey Responsibilities:Develop, optimize, and scale chemical processes from laboratory through commercial manufacturingLead pilot plant and scale-up activities while improving yield, quality, safety, and cost efficiencyCollaborate with internal R&D teams and external CROs to transfer and optimize manufacturing processesEvaluate reaction pathways, catalysts, raw materials, and processing methods to improve performance and reduce costsApply Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical tools to optimize process performanceConduct process characterization, reaction analysis, and process safety evaluationsDevelop process documentation, operating procedures, and technology transfer packagesSupport intellectual property development through technical innovation and invention disclosuresPresent technical recommendations and project updates to cross-functional teams and leadershipIf you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.comJO: 7.15.26TM