Process Chemist / Process Engineer

6w1 month ago

AbbVie

Sligo, IE · Full-time · €45,000 – €65,000

About this role

We are seeking a Process Chemist / Process Engineer to join our Technical Operations Team in Sligo. The successful candidate will provide technical support to manufacturing operations from a chemistry and chemical engineering perspective. This role involves developing new and innovative processes to deliver cost reductions and process improvements.

Day-to-day responsibilities include execution of process development on existing products or new late stage clinical products, including scale-up activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize chemical processes and ensure robust manufacturing operations. Your work directly impacts the delivery of life-changing medicines.

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. You will be part of a dynamic technical operations team that drives continuous improvement and solves complex chemical engineering challenges.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to late-stage clinical product development and manufacturing. You will gain exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical processes in a global company. Your innovations will help address serious health issues today and tomorrow.

Requirements

Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
Experience with process scale-up from laboratory to pilot or production scale.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and cGMP regulations.
Proficiency in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, or spectroscopy.
Ability to analyze complex data and troubleshoot process issues.
Experience with process safety assessments (e.g., HAZOP, risk analysis).

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to manufacturing operations from a chemistry and chemical engineering perspective.
Develop new and innovative processes to deliver cost reductions and process improvements.
Execute process development on existing products or new late stage clinical products, including scale-up.
Design and conduct laboratory experiments to support process optimization and troubleshooting.
Analyze process data to identify opportunities for yield improvement and waste reduction.
Collaborate with quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to ensure cGMP compliance.
Prepare technical reports and documentation for process validation and regulatory submissions.
Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing scale.