Team Leader Process Technology New AI

The role involves leading a team of 1-3 lab technicians in a chemistry lab while being responsible for developing and scaling-up chemical reactions towards manufacturing, including preparation and support of pilot campaigns. The position requires maintaining comprehensive process know-how for all assigned chemical steps. It also demands digital curiosity and confidence, working at the interface of chemistry, data and technology. Ensuring the required HSE standards and good laboratory practices are applied/respected. Overseeing and defining the experimental program to deliver safe and sustainable chemical processes that are fit for the current development lifecycle stage under guidance of the project lead. Designing lab experiments and pilot campaigns to generate process understanding and know-how. Maintaining documentation to capture lab results and project requirements as defined by guidance. Supporting process know-how transfers in agreement with the project lead. Ensuring close collaboration with project stakeholders. Supporting the department in specialist roles. Preparing inputs for cost estimates. Proposing, supporting, and implementing improvement projects. Ensuring efficient use of provided resources.

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• PhD in organic chemistry or chemical engineering, typically with a Post Doc. (or equivalent experience)

• Practical experience in organic chemistry.

• Fluent English. German and French advantageous.

• Good communication skills coupled with the ability to see trends and simplify complex information.

• Track record in working within project timelines in a dynamic environment.

• Experience in the fields of data science, statistics, modelling, automation or process analytical techniques or in collaborating with experts in these fields.

• Basic knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or R or a willingness to learn, is advantageous.