Associate Scientist

About This Role

This Kilo Lab Scientist role is central to translating laboratory-developed chemical processes into safe, robust, and executable manufacturing processes within the New Brunswick Kilo Lab. The scientist works hands-on with multidisciplinary Chemical Process Development teams, focusing on the preparation, scale-up, and execution of processes to manufacture GMP active drug substance for pharmaceutical development. The role requires a blend of scientific understanding, practical problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and scale-up of chemical processes from the development laboratory into the New Brunswick Kilo Lab in support of clinical development and GMP active drug substance manufacturing
• Work hands-on with chemists, engineers, analytical scientists, and other cross-functional partners to translate laboratory processes into safe, robust, and executable manufacturing operations
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Kilo Lab manufacturing campaigns, including equipment selection and setup, raw material planning, process safety readiness, recipe preparation, batch execution, cleaning, and manufacturing documentation
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to identify and resolve technical and operational challenges encountered during process scale-up and manufacturing
• Review process safety information and translate identified process requirements and operating boundaries into appropriate manufacturing practices
• Monitor and assess process performance during manufacturing and document observations, deviations, learnings, and opportunities for process improvement
• Ensure manufacturing activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety, GMP, environmental, and procedural requirements
• Collaborate with development teams before and after campaigns to incorporate scale-up and manufacturing learnings into subsequent process development
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, manufacturing technologies, and processing methodologies within the Kilo Lab
• Contribute to a collaborative working environment through effective communication, knowledge sharing, and partnership across scientific and engineering disciplines

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline with 1-3 years of experience
• Demonstrated ability to apply scientific and technical principles to laboratory, process development, scale-up, or manufacturing activities
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic laboratory and manufacturing environment
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on with chemical processing equipment and perform activities associated with setup, operation, and execution of manufacturing processes