About the Role We are seeking a Research Chemist to join a leading pharmaceutical company based in Cork.
This position offers the opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team using state-of-the-art technologies to develop and improve API processes.
You will be working in a dynamic, forward-looking environment offering strong prospects for career growth and professional development.
The role will be site-based in Cork.
What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package.
Clear opportunities for career progression and skill development.
Access to further education and training programmes.
Opportunities for global collaboration and site visits.
A strong focus on personal and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Senior Manager, the successful candidate will: Apply synthetic chemistry expertise to design, develop, and optimise commercial API processes for scale-up and transfer to manufacturing sites.
Contribute to the development of safe, efficient, and robust processes that meet contemporary quality and regulatory standards.
Bring forward innovative chemistry and process development ideas to support global projects.
Apply strong problem-solving skills to deepen process understanding and overcome technical challenges.
Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies and approaches to strengthen process development capabilities.
Deliver high-quality reports, documentation, and electronic lab notebook (eLN) records within agreed timelines.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the chemistry team.
Ensure safe and efficient operation of laboratory and pilot facilities.
Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have: A PhD in synthetic chemistry (or equivalent).
Extensive practical expertise in synthetic chemistry and reaction mechanisms, with proven problem-solving ability.
Knowledge of regulatory and quality guidelines for impurity control, including genotoxic impurities (advantageous).
Understanding of process development principles, scale-up, process validation, and technology transfer.
Strong hands-on laboratory skills across diverse chemical transformations.
Experience in impurity isolation and identification to support process troubleshooting.
The ability to plan, manage, and execute work independently.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively in a team-based environment.
A proactive, innovative mindset and the ability to turn ideas into tangible outcomes.
Skills: PhD Organic Chemistry Synthetic Chemistry PhD Chemistry