The Development Chemist will play a pivotal role in the Process Development service Team.
This position will provide chemistry expertise and technical support for the chemical development of processes in laboratory, kilo laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing plants at the Cork site to ensure project timelines are met and that the site's technical, quality and safety metrics are all achieved.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide technical and laboratory support for the introduction of 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 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 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.
* Perform all duties with due care and attention while ensuring compliance with quality regulatory and safety requirements in accordance with the Dignity at Work Policy Code of Conduct.
Candidate Requirements:
* PhD in chemistry with a significant Organic Chemistry component.
* 2-3 years experience in synthetic organic chemistry industry or research institution preferred but not essential.