Associate Scientist, Chemical Engineering Research & Development (Onsite)

About the role

The Chemical Engineering Research & Development (CERD) team is seeking a motivated Associate Scientist to lead hands‑on process development and scale‑up activities for small‑molecule and cross‑modality APIs. This role combines laboratory experimentation, kilo‑lab work, pilot‑plant operations and collaboration with commercial manufacturing sites.

Key responsibilities

• Design, plan and execute experiments for API process development, technology development and scale‑up.
• Perform equipment set‑ups, batch processing and daily production activities in the pilot plant while ensuring GMP, safety and environmental compliance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and participate in investigations across laboratory, kilo‑lab, pilot plant and manufacturing sites.
• Support technology transfer and introduction of new processes to internal or external sites as products launch.

Required profile

• BS or MS in chemical or biochemical engineering (by June 2027).
• Experience in lab‑based research or process development in chemical engineering.
• Familiarity with unit operations such as reaction engineering, separations and crystallization.
• Strong written and oral communication, collaboration and organizational skills.

Required skills

• Chemical Engineering
• Data Analysis
• Experimentation
• Laboratory Techniques
• Organic Chemistry
• Process Engineering
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Technology Transfer
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Process Scale‑Up
• Small Molecules

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $71,900‑$113,200 per year.
• Annual bonus and long‑term incentive eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation and sick days.