Frontage Laboratories, Inc · 1 month ago
Scientist/Sr. Scientist/Principal Scientist
Hayward, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutiveFrontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed full-service CRO operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories. They are seeking an experienced Process Chemistry Scientist to lead route scouting, process optimization, scale-up, and GMP batch support for small-molecule APIs in a hands-on laboratory role with technical leadership responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize scalable synthetic routes for small-molecule APIs and intermediates
Conduct reaction optimization, impurity profiling, and robustness studies
Execute demonstration/engineering batches and support kilogram-scale manufacturing campaigns
Contribute to batch record drafting, process descriptions, and execute support kilogram-scale manufacturing campaigns
Provide on-the-floor technical support during non-GMP and GMP campaigns
Troubleshoot process deviations and equipment issues in real time
Collaborate with QA, QC, CMC Operations, EHS, and Engineering
Serve as the technical point-of-contact for client programs
Present data clearly, propose development strategies, and manage timelines
Support CMC planning, risk mitigation, and tech-transfer discussions
Prepare process development reports, tech-transfer packages, and supporting CMC documentation
Ensure full compliance with non-GMP & GMP requirements and contribute to IND process sections
Mentor junior chemists and contribute to building best practices in the new kilo-lab
Support implementation of SOPs, equipment capabilities, and continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in hiring and onboarding as the group expands
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Organic Chemistry, or related field, with significant industry experience in process chemistry, CRO/CDMO, or pharmaceutical development
Strong hands-on expertise in multi-step organic synthesis, route design, process optimization, impurity control, and scale-up
Working understanding of kilo-lab or pilot-plant operations and GMP manufacturing support
Experience with analytical data interpretation and process safety considerations
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and external clients
Proven leadership ability — ranging from mentoring peers (Senior Scientist) to providing strategic program direction (Principal Scientist / Associate Director)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced CRO environment with multiple concurrent client programs
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
A 401(k) plan
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Company
Frontage Laboratories, Inc
Frontage Laboratories is a US-based Contract Research Organization (CRO) that was initially established in New Jersey in April 2001 and later relocated to Pennsylvania in 2004.
Founded in 2001
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$42.37MKey Investors
Baird Capital
2019-05-30IPO
2018-03-01Undisclosed· $32.37M
2014-05-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Song Li
CEO
Abdul Mutlib
Vice President
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