Sr. Assoc. Scientist, Process Safety

* Working with process chemists and engineers, perform the careful and thorough evaluation of all known and potential hazards for the safe scale-up of chemical processes for preparing pharmaceutical intermediates and active products in Pfizer research and manufacturing facilities
* Remain current on process safety science and technology.  Maintain active involvement in key professional societies through conference participation and publication
* Develop a safety test plan suitable for the potential process hazards and perform all required process safety testing.  Typical testing includes DSC, ARC, TSU, and reaction calorimetry (RC-1 and CRC) to identify and characterize all thermal and pressure events of the intended and unintended processes
* Identify all requirements for external safety testing (e.g. dust explosivity) and lead engagement with external vendors and coordinate all interactions
* Identify and characterize reaction off-gas rates
* Enter all experimental data and calculations in an electronic laboratory notebook and in collaboration with other process safety colleagues, complete review and witnessing of all experiments.
* Summarize and document results in process safety test reports
* Lead technology development and workflow initiatives to implement new capabilities and improve efficiency
* BS in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or related scientific field with 4-5 years’ experience OR 0-3 years’ experience with MS degree.
* Excellent knowledge of chemical engineering principles including reaction kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, heat and mass transport, engineering statistics, reactor design.
* Demonstrated ability to work with, troubleshoot and maintain standard and specialty laboratory equipment.
* Strong attention to detail in experimentation and documentation
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven track record for working with diverse groups of scientists.
* Ability to work independently on projects with some supervision.
* Experience in thermal analysis techniques; including DSC, ARC, and reaction calorimetry.
* Experience using automated laboratory reactors and associated equipment (dosing pumps, pH meters, etc)
* Working knowledge of reaction modeling, property prediction, and simulation computational tools including:
Dyno Chem, Visimix, Aspen, and Cosmotherm
* A good foundational understanding of organic chemistry
* Ability to work in a laboratory environment performing experiments in a laboratory fume hood.
* Ability to perform complex data analysis.
** EEO & Employment Eligibility
** Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  

Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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