Process R&d Chemist

Acanthus Pharma Services Inc. is a fast-growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization. We specialize in challenging molecules that require the best minds to find the right answers to the most difficult problems.

We now have an opening for a Process R&D Chemist.
- evaluate the existing small (mg) scale routes to define the scale up strategies with the aim to increase the yields, improve the product quality attributes, reduce cost, streamline the synthesis, and optimize any safety and environmental aspects of the process
- design and execute experiments to practically demonstrate the improvements
- design and execute experiments to justify operational ranges and process boundaries
- investigate new and novel solid forms, such as salts, co-crystals, solvates and covalent modifications of the target molecule/s to support the company’s portfolio of new products of commercial value and intellectual property
- troubleshoot and experimentally support the identification of root causes of experimental failures encountered during developmental or demonstration batch execution
- evaluate raw materials and reagents to establish quality attributes for these materials
- report results in a consistent and concise manner, both verbally and in writing, to the management and external collaborators
- produce technical documentation of high quality
- propose, monitor and/or execute stability studies to justify storage and/or transport conditions for intermediates and final products

Position requirements:

- Sc. or Ph.D. (preferred) in Organic Chemistry
- Demonstrated experience in process development for active pharmaceutical ingredients or small organic molecules.
- Must be able to multi task with initiative
- Experience in HPLC analysis an asset
- Strong aptitude in time management, punctuality and reliability.
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Attention to detail; accuracy in all tasks performed
- Self-motivated, hardworking, and a team player
- Ability to organize information in the most user friendly and efficient manner.
- Enthusiastic, positive, persistent.

Work remotely
- No

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-08-31
Expected start date: 2024-10-01