Associate Scientist

Job Description

A leading pharmaceutical organization in New Brunswick is seeking a motivated Associate Scientist to join their Chemical Process Development group. This role is essential for bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and large-scale manufacturing of life-saving medicines.

Working within a collaborative kilo lab environment, the successful candidate will focus on the scale-up and execution of chemical processes. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of manufacturing campaigns, ensuring that new drug substances are produced safely and efficiently to support clinical trials and global patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

Translate laboratory-scale chemical processes into robust manufacturing operations.

Lead kilo lab campaigns including equipment setup, material planning, and batch execution.

Collaborate with chemists and engineers to resolve technical challenges during scale-up.

Ensure all activities comply with strict safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Document process performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.

Support the evaluation of emerging manufacturing technologies such as flow processing.

Maintain detailed records and contribute to regulatory filing documentation.

Candidate Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

One to three years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting.

Hands-on mechanical aptitude and a willingness to work directly with processing equipment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Effective communication skills for working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Familiarity with process safety and quality compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field.

Prior experience in pharmaceutical process development or pilot plant operations.

Knowledge of GMP principles and unit operations for synthetic chemical manufacturing.

Interest in intensified manufacturing or continuous processing methodologies.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is between 89,660 and 108,644 dollars per year, depending on the candidate's experience and educational background.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

Retirement and financial protection plans.

Flexible time off and generous holiday schedules.

Discretionary incentive opportunities.

This is a site-essential role based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, offering a supportive environment focused on professional growth and innovative science.