Process Chemist
Location: Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Contract: 12 months (via CPL)
Shift Role: 4-shift cycle supporting a 24/7/365 manufacturing site
About SK pharmteco
SK pharmteco is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, the US, France, and Ireland.
We are part of SK Inc., a Korean company with revenues of $99 billion in 2023. Our mission is to “produce and deliver life-changing therapies that improve patient outcomes and save lives”.
The Small Molecule facility in Swords has been a leader for over 60 years in the development, scale-up, and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and chemical intermediates, delivering some of the world’s most important medicines.
More information: www.skpharmteco.com
Role Overview
CPL, in partnership with SK pharmteco Ireland, is seeking to recruit a Process Chemist on a 12-month contract.
This is a shift-based role, supporting a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation. The Process Chemist will be responsible for the manufacture of APIs and intermediates, including the technical transfer and validation of new chemical processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform batch manufacturing, cleaning, validation, troubleshooting, and support Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Ensure plant operations are carried out safely and in compliance with cGMP standards.
- Support New Product Introductions in collaboration with R&D and cross-functional teams.
- Provide support to Business Development, including hosting plant tours for potential clients.
- Participate in the site emergency response team (if required).
- Carry out real-time data entry in SAP, IT & Delta V systems.
- Maintain the plant in an audit-ready state, ensuring all documentation meets cGMP standards.
- Achieve site Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including throughput, yield, safety, quality, and changeover targets.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline and/or 4+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Prior API/small molecule experience is a strong advantage.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with good interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
- Experience in scale-up or tech transfer of new products is highly desirable.
- Operational Excellence certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt) is an advantage.
- Creativity and initiative to identify and implement improvement opportunities.