Research Chemist / Senior Research Chemist

Wilmington PharmaTech (WPT) is seeking self-motivated Research Scientists to join our dynamic chemistry process department for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis in clinical phase drug development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the production of APIs in a kilolab or pilot plant setting by following batch records under cGMP environment.
• Records precisely all critical observations and documents all results during the production accurately.
• Diligently follows company SOPs to clean equipment for production and maintains appropriate cleaning records.
• Disassembles reactors for cleaning as necessary and reassembles them after the cleaning complete.
• Ensures and maintains kilolabs and related storage areas are in good condition.
• Performs routine qualifications for production equipment and maintains related records.
• Understands cGMP requirements of WPT and strictly follows all company policies, SOPs and best practices.
• Adheres to safety standards.
• Potential to conduct hands-on organic research with supervision for process optimization, and collect data to support the production of intermediates/APIs.
• Participates in the hazard operations (HAZOP) discussion and provide suggestions and solutions as necessary.
• Assists in trouble shootings and investigations of processes.
• Maintain good, clear laboratory records.

Desired Qualifications:

• Academic or industrial research experience in organic chemistry.

This position offers benefits, competitive salary and an opportunity to advance in a growing company.