Senior Process Chemist

AcceleDev is a growing chemistry CRO/CDMO, with offices in the USA & China. We have an exciting opening in our Cranbury, New Jersey R&D site for a highly motivated full-time Senior Process Chemist. Your primary focus will be independently designing and performing API process R&D work at the bench and exchanging technical information internally and externally with our customers. This is a unique position & high growth opportunity, because you will learn and participate in a wide range of other critically important supporting activities.

Our business model provides customers with organic chemistry services in early-stage research, scale-up and development, and specialty manufacturing. We primarily serve the Pharmaceutical industry, specializing in innovative organic synthesis, for early, late-stage, and commercial programs. Our exceptional China & US technical teams work closely together to manage a large mix of fast moving, ever-changing project types. Please see our organization & capability details on our website:

All candidates must have a strong background in fundamental organic chemistry and bench synthetic techniques. Some industrial pharmaceutical chemistry R&D experience is essential. CRO/CDMO experience is preferred.

AcceleDev is growing and looking for talented, self-motivated individuals with strong leadership potential and a desire to learn and grow with us. Our mission is to accelerate our customers’ success through innovative chemistry and problem-solving solutions. We offer promising careers in an inclusive work environment aligned with our values of innovation, ownership, and integrity.

Position Summary:

Responsibilities include route design, bench chemistry route scouting and process development work, fast scale-up and production of advanced intermediates and APIs. Efficient communication of progress & results to both customers & internal teams is required. The position also involves new proposal work scope and costing tasks.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct process R&D, including route discovery, optimization, and safety evaluation under cGLP/cGMP.

· Execute and optimize multi-step organic syntheses and purification processes.

· Design and improve synthetic routes with minimal supervision.

· Develop safe, cost-effective, robust, and scalable chemical processes and support scale-up to 50L.

· Identify critical process parameters and implement in-process controls.

· Troubleshoot an array of synthetic chemistry-related issues.

· Support technology transfer to kilo lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing teams.

· Operate and maintain analytical instruments (HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, etc.) and perform compound characterization.

· Maintain accurate batch records, notebooks, and documentation per SOP and GMP requirements.

· Prepare technical reports, weekly updates, and contribute to customer communications.

· Contribute to proposals and project planning including work scope and raw material costing.

· Follow all EHS, GMP, and laboratory safety protocols; maintain a clean, organized hood, bench, and shared workspace.

Qualifications:

· PhD in Organic Chemistry (required).

· 3+ years of process chemistry experience in the pharmaceutical or CDMO industry.

· Kilo-lab experience with demonstrated success scaling chemical processes.

· Proven track record delivering safe, timely, and successful synthetic organic chemistry projects.

· Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, including HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR, and proficiency with data analysis software and interpretation of analytical results.

· Familiarity with cGMP regulations and experience working in GMP environments (preferred).

· Demonstrated scientific impact through publications, presentations, or technical contributions.

· Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

· Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

· Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively on a team.

· Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Please submit your resume by email for evaluation. We also kindly welcome a cover letter and any helpful special reasons for your interest or overview of skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· 401 (k)

· Flexible schedule

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

· Dental insurance

· Life insurance

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

Language:

· Fluent in English (required)

Location:

· Cranbury, NJ 08512: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person