Process Development Engineer, Chemistry
Berkeley, CA On-site
$80,000–$110,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We’re seeking an experienced Process Development Engineer, Chemistry to join the Process Chemistry and Manufacturing team at Aralez Bio. This role will be a key, hands-on contributor to the process development, scale-up, and manufacturing operations for the production of a variety of non-canonical amino acids (ncAAs). The successful candidate will be directly involved in moving processes from the lab-bench scale through pilot runs and into commercial manufacturing. A core responsibility is ensuring the successful expansion of the product platform, which involves optimizing synthetic routes, improving yields, enhancing purity profiles, and ensuring all operations adhere to strict safety and quality standards. This position demands a blend of practical laboratory/pilot equipment skills and a strong understanding of chemical engineering principles to reliably and efficiently deliver high-quality ncAA products. This is a full-time onsite role. We're located in Berkeley, CA. This role will be a key, hands-on contributor to the process development, scale-up, and manufacturing operations for the production of a variety of non-canonical amino acids (ncAAs). The successful candidate will be directly involved in moving processes from the lab-bench scale through pilot runs and into commercial manufacturing. This position demands a blend of practical laboratory/pilot equipment skills and a strong understanding of chemical engineering principles to reliably and efficiently deliver high-quality ncAA products.
What you'll bring
- BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related discipline, with a minimum of 4-years hands-on industrial experience in an organic chemistry, process chemistry, or chemical production environment.
- Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to all tasks and motivation to to learn and improve process and functions.
- Ability to consistently follow technical procedures and accurately document all work performed.
- Ability to apply principles, theories and concepts, and propose a course of action for operational logistics and issues.
- Effective communications: Providing consistent, thorough documentation, coordinating/talking in-person with the team.
- At least three years of hands-on experience in a piloting, manufacturing or production environment with chemical processing.
- Experience with chemical reactor sizes ranging from 100L to 1,000L and drum quantities of chemicals.
- Ability to safely and effectively handle and transfer solutions (up to drum size).
- Working knowledge of quality requirements, best practices, and working under SOPs in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong commitment to safety, working as a team, and operational excellence.
- Ensuring compliance of machinery with industry standards.
- Physical requirements: This is a physical role where you’ll be on your feet for much of the work day.