Chemist (R&D) - #1160123

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the application and integration of technologies across both new and existing Encapsys product platforms.

• Enhance project outcomes through collaboration with external research institutions, customers, and strategic suppliers.

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, R&D, and Product Health & Safety teams to identify opportunities for implementing emerging and enabling technologies within existing products and production processes.

• Lead, execute, and support continuous improvement initiatives related to product development, process optimization, and procurement activities.

• Establish and foster partnerships with researchers and the Global Analytical Team to develop innovative analytical methodologies.

• Engage directly with customers to address quality concerns, establish new operational processes, and develop product specifications that align with customer expectations.

• Travel periodically, both locally and internationally, to support projects and collaborate at partner facilities.

• Provide technical assistance during equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.

• Collaborate with manufacturing and plant personnel to maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment.

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability requirements while identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact.

• Support manufacturing operations during the introduction and scale-up of new products and processes.

• Conduct chemical analyses on products, raw materials, and contaminants to support R&D, Marketing, Sales, Technical Services, and Manufacturing in product development, process troubleshooting, and material characterization.

• Research, develop, validate, document, and implement analytical test methods using a variety of instrumentation, including but not limited to GC, GC-MS, and LC systems.

• Work alongside R&D scientists and manufacturing teams to deploy analytical methods as required.

• Assess and implement customer-specific and industry-standard testing methodologies to support new business opportunities.

• Lead and facilitate analytical method transfers to the Tembusu manufacturing facility.

• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to analytical testing methods.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong background in chemistry, analytical sciences, or related disciplines.

• Experience with analytical instrumentation such as GC, GC-MS, LC, and other laboratory techniques.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and process improvement capabilities.

• Experience supporting manufacturing environments and new product development activities.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required.