Chemical Scientist - Flow Chemistry

Chemical Scientist - Flow Chemistry

Servier

Bolbec, France

Your main responsibilities:

Process Development in continuous chemistry:

• Adapt existing batch processes to continuous chemistry with objectives of gains in productivity, safety, and quality.
• Design and test new continuous chemistry synthesis strategies in the laboratory for the production of intermediates and APIs.
• Test and implement online analytical monitoring tools as well as data acquisition tools.

Perform scale-up:

• Based on a laboratory proof of concept, and according to needs, ensure scale-up to Kilo-Lab, or even contribute to the industrialization of a continuous chemistry process.

Develop knowledge in continuous chemistry:

• Conduct bibliographic research applied to your projects.
• Ensure knowledge updates and share them with the team.
• Test cutting-edge and future methodologies and technologies adapted to continuous processes (photochemistry, electrochemistry).

Writing and quality of Scientific Documentation:

• Write protocols and study reports that will contribute to the advancement of research and the sharing of knowledge.
• You are the guarantor of all results obtained.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Share the progress of your work with internal teams and management, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Work transversally with other entities.

What we are looking for:

Education:

• PhD, Engineer, or Master’s degree in synthetic chemistry or process chemistry, with experience in flow strongly desired.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in organic synthesis.
• Expertise in the development of continuous chemistry processes.
• Experience in an environment compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Expertise and appetite for necessary organic chemistry manipulation.
• Knowledge of new technologies such as photochemistry and electrochemistry.
• Language skills: Proficiency in English.

Soft Skills:

• Autonomy and rigor.
• Team spirit and excellent interpersonal qualities.
• Curious mind and proactive approach.