Process Scientist III
AMPAC Fine Chemicals
Summary
The Process Scientist III performs professional chemist assignments requiring full use and application of standard chemical principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. This role is focused on scientific research, development, and testing of new products, processes, and raw materials including: researching potential new products and processes by developing and testing theories on the physical and chemical properties of materials and ingredients under various conditions. This position aids projects in meeting established schedules or resolving complex technical or operational problems.
Job description
Job Summary
The Process Scientist III performs professional chemist assignments requiring full use and application of standard chemical principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. This role is focused on scientific research, development, and testing of new products, processes, and raw materials including: researching potential new products and processes by developing and testing theories on the physical and chemical properties of materials and ingredients under various conditions. This position aids projects in meeting established schedules or resolving complex technical or operational problems.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete understanding and wide application of chemistry's technical principles, theories, and concepts.
- General knowledge of other disciplines.
- Provides technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.
- Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives.
- Perform experiments in a timely manner under the guidance of the lead chemist.
- Assist engineering and analytical teams with technical transfer questions offering production support.
- Assist in preparation of technical reports and lead portions of customer call.
- Must be able to work efficiently individually and as a team by sharing ideas and adapting to change.
- Ability to solve problems and has strong organizational and planning skills.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
6-9 years of related experience and a bachelor's degree or 3-6 years of related experience and a master's degree or 1-3 years of related experience and a PhD degree or equivalent experience; PhD (preferred), Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry.
Competencies/Skills
- Curious and creative
- Good communication skills (Oral and written)
- Knowledge of analytical techniques for active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Knowledge of engineering basic principles
- Knowledge of organic chemistry
- Organized, detail oriented and safety conscious
Working Conditions
Participates in production support including nights, weekends, and holidays. This role may involve work in laboratory or manufacturing environments with potential exposure to chemicals or other regulated substances. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to participate in employer-provided medical surveillance programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policy.
Requirements
- 6-9 years of related experience and a bachelor's degree or 3-6 years of related experience and a master's degree or 1-3 years of related experience and a PhD degree or equivalent experience
- PhD (preferred), Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry
- Complete understanding and wide application of chemistry's technical principles, theories, and concepts
- General knowledge of other disciplines
- Provides technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems
- Perform experiments in a timely manner under the guidance of the lead chemist
- Assist engineering and analytical teams with technical transfer questions offering production support
- Assist in preparation of technical reports and lead portions of customer call
- Must be able to work efficiently individually and as a team by sharing ideas and adapting to change
- Ability to solve problems and has strong organizational and planning skills
- Curious and creative
- Good communication skills (Oral and written)
- Knowledge of analytical techniques for active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Knowledge of engineering basic principles
- Knowledge of organic chemistry
- Organized, detail oriented and safety conscious
Company overview
AMPAC Fine Chemicals (AFC), an SK pharmteco company, is a United States-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the custom manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), drug substances, and registered intermediates for global pharmaceutical companies. With over 80 years of combined experience, the company has mastered challenging chemistries and operates fully cGMP compliant facilities across California, Texas, and Virginia. AMPAC Fine Chemicals provides comprehensive services including process development, scale-up, and commercial production from kilogram to multi-ton quantities. The company's state-of-the-art technology platforms include commercial-scale production utilizing hazardous/energetic chemistries, high-containment facilities for high-potency APIs, chromatographic separations using simulated moving bed technology, continuous processing, and specialized capabilities for controlled substances. As part of the SK pharmteco group, AMPAC Fine Chemicals leverages global expertise to deliver innovative solutions that support the development and manufacturing of life-saving therapies for pharmaceutical partners worldwide.