Scientist

Your Responsibilities

The Scientist in Process R&D, 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, process development, process 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. Close the projects based on agreed timelines.
• Prepare technical reports of project outcomes; present outcome/results of projects with stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-function departments to plan the necessary resources in order to guarantee a smooth and efficient execution
• Support in planning and implementation of investment projects to achieve higher capacity, compliance, or new technologies; contribute to all capital expenditure activities as needed
• 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

Your Profile

• MS in Chemistry related field with 3-5 years’ experience or BS in Chemistry related field with 5-7 years’ experience in a GMP workplace or PhD in Chemistry.
• Good knowledge of peptide/oligonucleotide chemistry, process development, and manufacturing processes.
• More than 3 years of hands-on experience in small-scale/large-scale chemical synthesis (upstream) and their relevant purification (downstream) such as reverse-phase HPLC, ion-exchange HPLC, and membrane separation (tangential flow filtration).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge, including ChemDraw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience of Visio and Project is a plus
• 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

Preferred

• Experience with Master Control and SAP
• Peptide/oligonucleotide R&D experience in industrial setting
• Decent understanding of in-progress control methods in API (active pharmaceutical ingredients) manufacturing
• Basic knowledge of peptide synthesizer and automation in API manufacturing

We Offer

  You will be part of a motivated team overseeing the entire development cycle of respective APIs. If you are

   looking for a new challenge and want to join a motivated team in an internationally renowned company, you should seize this opportunity.