ACL Digital · 1 hour ago
Process Development Scientist
Thousand Oaks, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expACL Digital is seeking a Senior Process Development Scientist to provide on-site laboratory support and scientific contribution. The role involves working collaboratively with a team of chemists, engineers, and scientists to advance synthetic laboratory operations and data-driven experimentation.
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Hiring Manager
Satya S
Responsibilities
This role reports to the Associate Director of Engineering and provides on-site laboratory support and scientific contribution
The candidate will work in a highly collaborative, team-based environment alongside process development of chemists, chemical engineers, and analytical scientists
The role also interfaces with Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS), Facilities & Engineering, laboratory management, and external vendors
This is a laboratory-focused position requiring strong technical aptitude, curiosity, and motivation to advance synthetic laboratory operations, automation, and data-driven experimentation
The successful candidate will be capable of working independently on defined objectives while contributing effectively within a fast-paced, cross-functional team
The candidate should demonstrate a solid foundation in chemical synthesis, synthetic laboratory operations, and scale-relevant safety practices
Experience with kilo-lab or pilot-scale environments is preferred
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills are required
Experience with high-throughput experimentation (HTE) for reaction screening, solubility assessment, and crystallization screening is desirable
Familiarity with automated HTE workflows and solid-state characterization techniques is a plus
Hands-on experience with analytical tools such as HPLC, XRPD, and thermal analysis (DSC/TGA) is advantageous
Exposure to kinetic modeling platforms and process analytical technology (PAT) tools is preferred
Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required
Experience with Dynochem or similar process modeling and simulation tools is a plus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with four years of relevant industry experience, or a master's degree with two years of experience, or a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline
Experience supporting small-molecule API drug substance development
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Preferred
Experience with kilo-lab or pilot-scale environments
Exposure to kinetic modeling platforms and process analytical technology (PAT) tools
Experience with high-throughput experimentation (HTE) for reaction screening, solubility assessment, and crystallization screening
Familiarity with automated HTE workflows and solid-state characterization techniques
Hands-on experience with analytical tools such as HPLC, XRPD, and thermal analysis (DSC/TGA)
Experience with Dynochem or similar process modeling and simulation tools
Company
ACL Digital
ACL Digital is a design-led digital engineering and transformation firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Srikanth Raghavan
Associate Vice President
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