Process Development Scientist II

Advance your career while advancing medicine

About APC

APC was created out of a passion for science and research. In 2011, Dr. Mark Barrett and Prof. Brian Glennon of the UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering in Dublin, Ireland, embarked on a mission to disrupt the pharma and biotech industries with a hyper-focused, accelerated approach to drug process development. Foregoing outside investment, APC has grown organically to become a global powerhouse in process development, partnering with companies large and small to bring medicines to market at unprecedented speed.

Our science and technology driven solutions have pioneered innovation in the sector, and we now partner with 8 of the top-10 pharma and 5 of the top-10 biotech firms in the world. From our world-class facility, our highly capable and qualified team delivers specialised chemical and process engineering solutions. Powered by novel technology and world-class scientific research, we help companies accelerate the development & launch of their medicines.

About the team

Department: Technical Operations

Reports to: Associate Director Small Molecule Medicines

Our Chemistry Team comprises of 33 highly qualified, capable and welcoming colleagues. We collaborate cross-functionally with Engineers and Analysts to deliver innovative solutions to our client companies. Our team vision is to deliver excellence through effective collaboration.

Principal Duties and Objectives R&D Pharmaceutical Research Project Support

• Working within a cross-functional research team, plan, execute, and deliver R&D pharmaceutical research projects.
• Perform hands on R&D experimental work, through collaboration with scientists and engineers, both internally and externally.
• Solve complex technical problems and take responsibility for implementing the solutions.
• Prepare and review technical presentations and report material, and present the issues, results and project progress to clients as required.

Functional Support

• Ensure that operation to GLP standard within the R&D laboratory is maintained at all times.
• Ensure that safe working practices are adhered to in line with relevant local and legal requirements.
• Liaise with the Laboratory Manager as required to maintain a shared awareness of the issues requiring attention within the laboratories.
• Support the development and introduction of new technologies, workflows, as well as processes to improve business effectiveness.
• Generate ideas and suggestions on how to improve technical capabilities.
• Coach, mentor, and train junior team members.
• Represent the organisation at conference events.
• Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Chemistry or related area
• 1-6 years industry experience in pharmaceutical R&D post degree or 0-4 years industry experience in pharmaceutical sector if Ph.D. qualified
• Experienced in chemical/pharmaceutical synthesis and characterisation
• Ability to work in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
• Good organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and meet set deadlines
• Excellent technical communications skills, with previous technical writing and presentation experience
• Aptitude for research
• Demonstrated use of PAT in reaction and/or crystallization monitoring
• Process development specialist with expertise in crystallisation, filtration optimisation, and drying development.
• Solid understanding of reaction kinetics, process/reaction modelling
• Proficiency in applying DoE and QbD for process development and optimisation
• Experience with scale-up techniques from laboratory to plant scale

How to apply

Suitable candidates should submit a CV and a Cover Letter by close of business

22nd May 2026

APC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees. All employment decisions at APC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to gender, ethnicity, age, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other status protected by Irish law.

Similar vacancies arising in the coming 6 months may be filled from this group of applicants.