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Senior Scientist - Chemistry Process Development

Cedent Consulting
Pleasanton, California, US
Full-time

Responsibilities :

  • Develop, optimize, validate, and implement a wide range of chemistry-based production processes, transitioning them from R&D to Manufacturing.
  • Build a deep understanding of how chemistry, microfluidics, production processes, and molecular biology interact to troubleshoot product deviations and find solutions.
  • Conduct experiments to investigate reaction mechanisms, process variability, failure modes, and apply DOE (Design of Experiments) methodologies.
  • Identify and optimize key factors (e.g., temperature, workflow, reagent concentrations) that influence product quality and performance.
  • Scale up production processes and develop alternative methods to meet growing demands.
  • Define and implement quality control (QC) strategies and develop new analytical methods as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to manufacturing, QC, and material quality.
  • Communicate and present experimental results, maintaining detailed records and contributing to design decisions.

Required Qualifications :

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in process development within the life sciences industry, with expertise in polymers, oils, surfactants, or oligonucleotide chemistry.
  • Strong interdisciplinary knowledge of scientific and engineering principles.
  • Proven ability to design experiments and analyze results with an attention to detail.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills for reporting experimental findings and plans.
  • Experience in process validation and transferring processes to manufacturing or external vendors.
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with statistical analysis tools like JMP for experimental design and data interpretation.
  • Familiarity with scaling production processes and optimizing QC methods.
  • Ability to independently troubleshoot manufacturing and quality control issues.
  • Interest and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving organization focused on innovation and technology growth.

This is a full time position

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

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