Development Scientist

Development Scientist

Croda is a FTSE 100 organization where wetruly believeour people are our difference and this along with our values of Innovative Responsible and Together creates our Purpose Smart science to improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialize in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountabilitycollaborationand innovation. By joining Croda you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy were looking for a Development Scientist responsible for development optimization and scaleup of cGMP manufacturing processes through handson laboratory experimentation data analysis and technical documentation. This role provides a strong technical foundation and growth path toward senior technical leadership roles. The Development Scientist position may be filled at Level I II or III based on education experience and demonstrated capability.

Who Were Looking For:

Development Scientist I

M.S. in organic chemistry or related field(entrylevel; academic research experience preferred) orB.S. in organic chemistry or related field with 1 to 3 years of relevant industrial or academic research experience.

Development Scientist II

Ph.D. in organic chemistry or related field(entrylevel industry or postdoctoral experience acceptable) or B.S. or M.S. in organic chemistry or related field with 3 to 5 years of relevant industrial experience (cGMP experience preferred).

Development Scientist III

Ph.D. in organic chemistry or related field with 3 to 5 years of relevant industrial experience (cGMP experience preferred) or B.S. or M.S. in organic chemistry or related field with 5 to 8 years of relevant industrial experience (cGMP experience preferred).

What Youll Be Doing:

Performs assigned tasks under direction and mentorship.

Responsible for the planning and execution of multi-step syntheses from laboratory to commercialization applying sound scientific principles literature knowledge and structured experimental approaches such as DoE and QbD.

Responsibilities include process development implementation technology transfer support validation activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Works in a collaborative crossfunctional environment and is expected to independently plan and execute laboratory work interpret results and communicate findings clearly.

• Own the development optimization and scale-up of robust safe and cost-effective synthetic processes from laboratory through commercial manufacturing scale in compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Design execute and interpret laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to establish process understanding identify critical quality attributes (CQAs) and critical process parameters (CPPs) and define appropriate operating ranges.
• Plan prioritize and manage multiple development projects simultaneously ensuring delivery against timelines quality standards and cost targets.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in cGMP manufacturing operations applying fundamental chemistry and engineering principles to resolve complex manufacturing issues troubleshoot challenges including investigation of deviations non-conformances and process changes; and recommend effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify and implement improvements in efficiency robustness quality safety environmental impact and regulatory compliance.
• Author review and maintain GMP documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs) batch production records (BPRs) validation protocols and technical reports ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Communicate complex technical information effectively through written reports presentations and verbal discussions with internal teams departmental site and global leadership as well as clients and external collaborators.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

Excellent Medical Dental and Vision coverage available immediately.

Generous PTO.

401K Match.

Wellness Reimbursement.

Parental Leave.

Career Development.

Company Paid and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance.

Short- and Long-term Disability.

Paid Holidays.

Additional Information:

This is an on-site position based at our Alabaster AL site.

• Experience in the synthesis and purification of small molecules notably lipids.
• Working knowledge of cGMP principles and regulated laboratory environments.
• Supports a positive healthy and flexible work environment.
• Maintains a well-documented record of work performed in presentations laboratory notebooks batch production records and Process Development Reports.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of technical issues and the requirements of a viable manufacturing process; has demonstrated independent support on multiple processes.
• Identifies areas where change/continuous improvement is beneficial to the business and successfully defends and implements projects.
• Assumes reasonable risk in trying out new self-generated ideas.
• Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution.
• Communicates effectively in writing and verbally within and across departments and to site management; updates are clear selective and effective.
• Ability to understand and apply statistical design of experiments and draw sound conclusions from the results; uses results when solving problems or proposing improvements.
• Computer skills in the areas of: Microsoft Office Products Word Excel PowerPoint; statistical analysis programs Chemdraw TopSpin and SciFinder
• Routinely demonstrates a proactive approach to problem identification and resolution.
• Understands Crodas business goals and contributes technically to its strategy development.
• Up to 5%. Travel to conferences training and internal / external manufacturing sites may be required.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process please email .

Why Croda

At Croda we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and deliver value a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values of Responsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building an inclusive collaborative and diverse organization with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce aredirectly linkedto our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including age racecolor religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital or veteran status pregnancy or disability or any other basis protected under applicable accordance withapplicable law we make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Required Experience:

IC