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The Chemical Engineering Research & Development department (CERD), part of the Process Research and Development organization, is seeking highly motivated individuals who are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced job that provides a high degree of technical and project management responsibility. This position, located in our Hazardous Reaction Laboratory (HRL) within the Safety Engineering Laboratories, is largely hands-on and involves exploring unique chemistry and engineering problems aimed at achieving research goals related to process development, technology development, and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with the lens of Hazardous Reactions, including high temperature, high pressure, and other hazard considerations. Under scientific and administrative direction, the chemist/engineer in this role conducts independent research which involves conceiving, designing, planning, and implementing advanced experiments. Reactions will span multiple types of synthetic transformations, including heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. Activities will include working from milligram-scale to supporting work in kilogram-scale facilities. The chemist/engineer will also be expected to exhibit a mindset of safety and quality compliance, which will include following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and participating in risk assessments, deviation investigations, and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
A high level of innovation, creativity, and self-initiative along with the ability to plan and organize activities are expected. Successful candidates will be required to communicate regularly and clearly as they discuss technical problems, support operations, and interface with cross-functional colleagues.
Education Minimum Requirement
The position requires either a BS and/or MS in Chemistry or Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (or comparable) from an accredited college/university plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience in process development, or a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (or comparable) from an accredited college/university by expected graduation bJune 2024.
Required Experience and Skills
Experience performing lab-based research/process development in a chemistry or chemical engineering-related area
Highly effective communication and collaboration skills
Good organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills
Preferred Experience and Skills
Direct experience with pharmaceutical drug development
Experience working on pilot plant or production-scale
Experience with chemistry or chemical engineering-related technology development, such as flow chemistry, electrochemistry, photochemistry, or other technologies
Experience with analytical tools such as IR Spectroscopy/LCMS/HPLC
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Expected salary range:
$111,400.00 - $175,300.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
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chemicalsRequisition ID:R284355
