Process R&D Scientist (San Diego, CA) – Research and develop safe and efficient chemical processes to produce SM (starting materials), intermediates, and APIs using Process R&D, Chromatographic/Analytical techniques, Safety Consciousness; Test and evaluate chemical reactivity hazards using reaction calorimetry, and batch process modeling tools using Experimental design and planning; Plan, execute, and document cGMP and non-GMP/GLP laboratory work supporting regulatory submissions; Assist with Scale up (multi-kg scale) tech transfers from Kilo Lab and Pilot Plant scales following cGMP compliant execution of API manufacturing processes; Research and recommend new methods and alternative synthetic sequence techniques to optimize existing processes (Process R&D); Perform job-specific tasks in compliance with FDA regulations, Safety Consciousness, internal standards, company policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry plus 1 year experience in job offered. Require skills and knowledge in Process R&D, Scale up (multi-kg scale), Chromatographic/Analytical techniques, Safety Consciousness, Experimental design and planning.

Job location: San Diego, CA. $125k~$130k/year. Submit résumé referencing job code HAZ004 to HR, STA Pharmaceuticals, 6114 Nancy Ridge Drive, BLDG D, San Diego, CA, 92121.