Job Ref #: RCX1
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Fine Chemicals Corporation requires the services of a Research Chemist for our Technical Support & Development Department.

 

Job Requirements

Overview

• To develop efficient and environmentally acceptable synthetic processes for the manufacturing of new products. 
• To solve problems referred to by the Production and Quality Control Departments.
• To isolate, synthesize, and identify impurities present in the products.

Responsibilities

• To perform chemical experiments (including the use of appropriate analytical techniques) directed towards process troubleshooting and optimization investigations.
• To perform chemical experiments towards laboratory scale API synthetic and process development.
• To compile reports based on completed work.
• Assist in the compilation of project plans, manufacturing protocols, and other technical documents.

   

  Skills Required

   

  Background/Experience

• Educational requirement of BSc (Hons) Chemistry (with proven, above-average ability in organic chemistry) or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a synthetic chemistry laboratory (organic synthesis experience will be a differentiating advantage). Experience gained during post-grad qualification is applicable. 
• Experience with HPLC, LC-MS, or GC-MS will be a differentiating advantage.
• Must have an analytical mindset.
• Experience with and willingness to adhere to safe laboratory practices

   

  Competencies/Personal Attributes

• Proven team player.
• Must be organized, hands-on, disciplined, and honest.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to work and perform under pressure.
• Proven ability to learn and develop new skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before the specified date. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate. If you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.