Kilo-Lab Scientist

Role Summary

The Kilo-Lab Scientist will oversee and conduct batch activities in the New Brunswick Kilo Lab, handling processes from laboratory-scale to 200 L vessels. This role works with multidisciplinary teams to scale up processes and supports new manufacturing technologies, such as flow chemistry, within a testing ground for process development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of chemical processes for drug candidates into the New Brunswick Kilo Lab Facility to support pharmaceutical development.
• Work hands-on with multidisciplinary teams from the Chemical Synthetic Development group to scale-up processes from the laboratory to the Kilo Lab.
• Responsible for handling all activities involved in the scale-up of processes with strict adherence to safety, GMP and environmental regulations.
• Take the lead in coordinating and facilitating campaign-related activities in support of the production of GMP active drug substance, including equipment selection, raw materials ordering, process safety evaluation, process design, recipe writing, process documentation, cleaning and process assessments.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a minimum of a BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5 - 7 years' experience, an MS with 2-4 years' experience or a PhD with 0-2 years' experience OR demonstrated hands-on experience working on small molecule process scale-up with at least 10 years of experience.
• Experience with laboratory development/scale-up and/or industrial processing is desired.
• Strong technical skills (chemistry, process development, chemical processing equipment), with a proficient understanding of GMP and safety regulations as preferred.
• Candidates must possess excellent problem-solving skills and be able to work effectively with multiple assignments.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and manage activities with minimal supervision in a matrix environment.