Hybrid (minimum three days per week in the office)
Degree or phd in chemical engineering
Experience with unit operations like distillation
Proficiency in modeling software such as aspen
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Scientist - Chemical Engineer for their Chemical Development team in Macclesfield, UK. The role focuses on developing and optimizing chemical processes for drug substance manufacture while emphasizing sustainability and collaboration
Job Summary
The role involves leading the engineering input to develop, optimize, and scale-up chemical processes for delivering robust and sustainable drug substance manufacture.
Candidates will partner with Contract Manufacturing Organisations worldwide to provide engineering input into the scale up and accommodation of processes into external facilities.
AstraZeneca offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, generous holiday allowance, and phenomenal training and development opportunities.
Matching Summary
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Scientist - Chemical Engineer for their Chemical Development team in Macclesfield, UK. The role focuses on developing and optimizing chemical processes for drug substance manufacture while emphasizing sustainability and collaboration.
Salary
Competitive salary; Benefits: Private healthcare, generous holiday allowance, training opportunities; Bonus/Equity: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering
Experience with unit operations like distillation
Proficiency in modeling software such as Aspen
Understanding of GMP and process safety principles
Nice-to-have
Experience with AI tools in process development
Collaboration with external Contract Manufacturing Organizations
Mentoring junior colleagues and students
Awareness of sustainable manufacturing practices
Key Requirements
PhD or degree in Chemical Engineering
Experience in pharmaceutical or fine chemical manufacturing