Scientist

The Scientist in Production Department will work independently to achieve goal-oriented solutions in development for optimizing and troubleshooting of production processes in Liquid Phase and/or Solid Phase-synthesis. This position will work in conjunction with the management of the production groups, and will coordinate with other departments

Your Tasks:

• Work Independently to develop, optimize and troubleshoot projects
• Execute assigned peptide and/or oligonucleotide API projects, including research, investigation, validation, and continuous production process improvement in Process R&D of Production Department
• Timely update and report status/results of in-progress projects to the particular stakeholders
• Maintain lab equipment in a readiness status for project execution
• Prepare technical reports of project outcomes; present outcome/results of projects with stakeholders
• Professional application and assurance of different directives, regulations and instructions
• Realize improvement opportunities for safety compliance and manufacturing process streamline
• Follow good housekeeping in the work environment
• Responsibility for production equipment/assets; support for the (preventive) maintenance and responsibility for department owned equipment and infrastructure

Your Profile:

• MS degree in Chemistry or a Science related field, 5-7 years' industry experience in a GMP workplace.
• Good knowledge of organic and analytical chemistry
• Minimum of 3 years in chemical synthesis (upstream) and its relevant purification (downstream) such as modern chromatographic and analytical techniques and membrane separation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge, including ChemDraw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues
• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time
• Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment

Preferred:

• Experience of chemical process research and development
• Good knowledge of peptide/oligonucleotide chemistry
• Experience with Master Control and SAP
• Understanding of in-progress control methods in API (active pharmaceutical ingredients) manufacturing
• Understanding of GMP according to ICH Q7

Nearest Major Market: San Diego