Posted 19 days ago
Description
Experience:
- Process Development & Optimization: Lead the planning and execution of laboratory work to develop and test new and improved manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet agreed targets.
- Technical Expertise: Provide expert process chemistry knowledge to Process Development, Supply Chain, and project teams, guiding the preparation and execution of development plans.
- Problem Solving: Proactively advise and support manufacturing and development personnel in resolving process problems and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Safety & Compliance: Manage activities in strict compliance with site, company, and regulatory requirements, continuously seeking to improve safe working practices.
- Data Management & Reporting: Ensure project data and information are meticulously stored, preparing technical reports to document experimental results.
Critical Capabilities:
- Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex and diverse situations creatively to generate and implement original solutions.
- Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor information to diverse audiences.
- Networking: Proven ability to build and maintain internal and external networks, contributing constructively to team success.
- Physico-chemical Awareness: Strong ability to apply physico-chemical concepts to process development, utilizing specialized data analysis tools.
Leadership & Personal Attributes:
- Strong execution and results orientation.
- High level of judgment and self-awareness.
- A continuous learning mindset and willingness to share knowledge in an open environment.
- Ability to establish trust and work effectively within a team.
Education:
- An Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, with a PhD being advantageous, in addition to several years experience in a Process Chemistry role.
