Senior Process Chemist

Norbrook Laboratories Limited is one of the world’s leading Companies within the Pharmaceutical Industry with a reputation for achieving results within a competitive market place. Due to continued expansion we are currently recruiting the following position -

Senior Process Chemist
Our ref: CS50920612

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Process Chemist based within Norbrook’s Chemical Synthesis Division. The successful candidate will report to the Process Chemistry Team Leader and his/her duties will include, but not be limited to:
•     Contributing to the design of safe and robust chemical routes
and processes;
•     Developing and optimising safe and robust chemical processes in the laboratory, through systematic studies of reaction critical parameters;
•     Scaling-up chemical processes to Kilolab and Pilot Plant scale;
•     Assisting with Technology Transfer activities to full production scale within the Plant;
•     Preparing clear and accurate technical documentation, including Laboratory and Production Control Records, Development and Campaign reports.

Flexibility for occasional shift work is also a requirement for this position.

Essential Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria in order to be considered for interview;
• Educated to PhD level in Organic Chemistry with at least two years industrial
   Process Chemistry experience, or alternatively MSc level in Organic Chemi
   try with at least five years industrial Process Chemistry experience
• Ability to work safely within a Chemistry Laboratory and good awareness of
   scale-up related Chemical Safety issues
• Enthusiasm for hands-on Synthetic Chemistry and Scale-up
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to details
• Ability to work efficiently within a team

Desirable Criteria
Due to the nature of the role preference will be given to applicants
demonstrating the following desirable criteria;
• Previous experience in Process Research & Development within the
   Pharmaceutical Industry
• Knowledge of ICH/VICH guidelines for API manufacturing
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)

If you are interested in applying for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website and complete an online application form, alternatively you can request an application form by contacting the Human Resources Department on 00 44 (0)28 3026 4435 or email: human.resources@norbrook.co.uk

The closing date for this position is Tuesday 31st July 2012