Development Scientist

Location: Siluria

Development Scientist Croda is a FTSE 100 organization where we truly believe our 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 5,000 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 accountability, collaboration and 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, we’re looking for a Development Scientist responsible for development, optimization, and scale‑up of cGMP manufacturing processes through hands‑on 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 We’re Looking For:

Development Scientist I  
· M.S. in organic chemistry or related field (entry‑level; academic research experience preferred), or B.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 (entry‑level 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 You’ll 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, cross‑functional 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…