Research & Development Scientist Job at Benuvia, Austin, TX

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  • Benuvia
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

PURPOSE

Primary role is to perform Research & Development and Process Development duties to support API development, production and business goals. Develops new processes and products.

REPORTS TO

Reports to the Vice President of Research & Development. Interacts with various business units often, including non-technical personnel. This position works independently and in a team environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides technical expertise in all facets of API process development and research and development activities.
  • Develops, plans, and executes experiments independently and communicates results to various stake holders and external entities including non-technical personnel.
  • Subject matter expert in the field, keeps abreast of the latest research, literature, and new frontiers in the industry.
  • Informs management of chemical and business opportunities as research progresses.
  • Responsible for process oversight, identifying outlier trends, root cause analysis, and oversees corrective action implementation.
  • Maintains research lab, documents, and materials compliant with all applicable regulation (FDA and DEA).
  • Prepare weekly updates and submit them to clients. Participate in weekly calls with a client and provide project progress updates.
  • Assures a safe and productive laboratory environment.
  • Mentors and supervises junior chemists.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills)

  • Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, can multi-task in a production environment and be capable of planning daily activities to achieve short-term and long-term objectives in a quality, regulated environment.
  • Must be able to work independently within a multidisciplinary team as well as plan, execute, and communicate results of experiments, often to non-technical clients.
  • Must be flexible with schedule as projects dictate.
  • Minimum of a master’s degree in chemistry or related field with emphasis and experience in Organic Chemistry and at least 5 years relevant work experience. Ph.D in synthetic organic chemistry with 2 years relevant work experience is preferred. Experience in cannabinoid and psychedelics science is a plus.
  • Experience with cGMP operations preferred.
  • Mastery of written and verbal English communication skills required.
  • Drug Screen and DEA Background check required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have no physical limitations that would prevent:

  • Able to periodically lift 50 pounds or more
  • Able to climb a ladder
  • Able to wear a full-face respirator

The worker will be required to handle controlled substances and work in the presence of hazardous materials with appropriate PPE, including those that are:

  • Flammable / explosive
  • Carcinogenic
  • Oxidizing agents
  • Respiratory hazards
  • Highly acidic / basic
  • Under high pressure
  • At high temperature
  • Halogenated solvents
  • Organic materials

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment Visas at this time.

NO RECRUITING AGENCIES PLEASE.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work visa, Flexible hours,

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