Scientist, Kilo Lab Coventry

Scientist, Kilo Lab

FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Coventry, US (ON‑SITE)
Department: Process Chemistry

Pharmaron is excited to welcome a Scientist, Kilo Lab to our Process Chemistry team in Coventry! If you're looking for a hands‑on, scientifically stimulating role where your work directly contributes to the development and manufacturing of life‑changing therapies, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

This role is ideally suited for chemists who enjoy bridging bench‑scale discovery with large‑scale API manufacturing - ensuring processes are robust, scalable, safe, and compliant
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The Scientist, Kilo Lab plays a key role in executing and supporting chemical process development and kilogram‑scale API manufacturing under cGMP conditions. You will translate processes from the laboratory to the kilo lab, supporting scale‑up, optimisation, technology transfer, and troubleshooting. This is a collaborative, hands‑on role supporting high‑priority client and internal projects.

• Execute kilogram‑scale API synthesis and purification in accordance with written procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Support process development, optimisation, and technology transfer from the laboratory to kilo‑ or pilot‑scale operations.
• Collaborate closely with process chemists, analytical scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth and reproducible scale‑up.
• Prepare, review, and execute batch records and SOPs for kilo‑lab operations.
• Document all experimental results, deviations, and observations in laboratory notebooks, batch records, and electronic systems.
• Contribute to technical reports, data packages, and presentations for internal and client use.
• Participate in investigations, root cause analyses
  , and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain kilo lab equipment in a clean, safe, and compliant condition.
• Support EHS compliance
  , audits, and inspections.
• Foster a quality‑driven, safety‑focused, collaborative work culture.

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry or closely related field (e.g., Chemical Engineering).

• B.S.: 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or fine chemical industry
• M.S.: 1+ years of related industrial experience
• Previous kilo lab or process chemistry experience (highly desirable)

• Strong foundation in organic and process chemistry
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GLP
  , and safe chemical handling
• Competency with lab instrumentation and analytical interpretation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Positive "can‑do" mindset and commitment to quality
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and efficient
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Flexible and willing to support occasional extended hours
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Professional, reliable, and accountable

• Full‑time, on‑site (40+ hours per week)
• Primarily laboratory‑based with occasional exposure to temperature variations
• Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently
• Use of standard PPE required
• May involve occasional evening or weekend work depending on project deadlines

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service provider with more than 21,000 employees across the US, UK, and China. Since our founding in 2004, we've built world‑class capabilities spanning drug discovery, preclinical development, CMC, and clinical supply manufacturing
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• A supportive, collaborative culture where your contributions truly matter
• State‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities
• Opportunities for career development, training, and progression
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

At Pharmaron,
Employees Number One and Clients Centered are the core values that shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together.

Ready to take the next step in your scientific career? Join us and contribute to the development of innovative therapeutics that make a real-world impact.
Apply today!

Pharmaron is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.