SR Scientist, Process Research Flow Technology

Overview

SR Scientist, Process Research Flow Technology – Ridgefield, CT.

• Independently propose, direct and perform scientific experiments with a predefined project goal, including developing new methodologies, protocols and procedures; keep abreast of relevant literature and maintain a high level of expertise in own field; protect intellectual properties through new patent applications.
• Design, implement, and optimize continuous flow processes for complex chemical transformations.
• Evaluate reactor configurations, mixing strategies, and heat/mass transfer considerations for scale-up.
• Apply Bayesian optimization and other machine learning techniques to streamline experimental design and process optimization.
• Develop predictive models for reaction performance, yield, and impurity profiles.
• Collaborate with pilot plant and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless scale-up of flow processes.
• Understand R&D team goals and work effectively toward achieving them in a multidisciplinary environment; assume departmental project responsibility when assigned or demonstrate leadership in technical areas to advance projects to milestones.
• Acquire knowledge of and assist in implementing new technologies; ensure integration of new technologies into daily work to enhance productivity.
• Communicate work and project updates clearly to senior management in oral and written forms within project contexts.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, training, supervising and development of staff when assigned; participate in recruiting when needed.
• Develop and maintain visibility through presentations and publications; lead publications and patents when needed.
• Contribute to departmental administration; demonstrate fiscal responsibility with respect to costs of experiments, technologies, external collaborations, and travel.
• Comply with all regulations and policies; perform all work safely; maintain proper records per relevant SOPs.

• Ph.D. Degree or equivalent (e.g., Master’s Degree with 10+ years of experience) in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of organic chemistry with the ability to independently design and optimize organic reactions and evaluate and interpret data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in interdisciplinary environments.
• Ability to work in a team, provide training and guidance to laboratory personnel.

This position offers a base salary typically between $140,000 and $222,000 USD. The position may be eligible for a role-specific variable or performance-based bonus and/or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please .

As an employee, you will contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products. Our global presence provides opportunities to collaborate internationally. We support our employees with a healthy working environment, mobility, networking and work-life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits.