Process Scientist

Job Title: Process Scientist

Job Description

This role is responsible for executing and scaling chemical processes from laboratory development through full-scale plant production. The position requires strong hands-on expertise in synthesis, analytical techniques, and process scale-up, with a focus on practical problem-solving and knowledge transfer across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory and pilot-scale chemical reactions, supporting process development and scale-up to manufacturing volumes (kilogram scale and beyond).
• Execute and optimize synthetic processes, including reactions and downstream purification techniques, along with analytical characterization using techniques such as NMR, HPLC, mass spectrometry (MS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and general spectroanalysis methods.
• Support scale-up activities from lab-scale (40–50L) to production-scale reactors (100–2500L), ensuring consistency, safety, and efficiency of processes.
• Apply strong scientific judgment to make logical, data-driven decisions during process development and troubleshooting.
• Work hands-on at both the bench and production floor level, directly supporting manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and effectively transfer process knowledge, methods, and best practices to colleagues and operations teams.

Essential Skills

• Strong expertise in NMR, HPLC, mass spectrometry, and infrared spectroscopy.
• PhD or advanced academic in Chemistry or a related field.
• Strong foundation in synthetic chemistry and API development.
• Demonstrated experience handling chemical materials at laboratory scale (up to multi-kilogram quantities) with exposure to process scale-up environments.
• Strong understanding of reaction chemistry, process optimization, and analytical techniques.

Additional Skills \& Qualifications

• Ability to operate effectively in both research and manufacturing environments, with a practical, execution-focused mindset.

Work Environment

The work environment includes an office, R\&D laboratory, and a manufacturing setting. Employees will experience a dynamic environment where they can engage in both research and production activities. Benefits include profit sharing, four weeks of paid time off, and paid holidays.

Job Type \& Location

This is a Permanent position based out of St Francis, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000\.00 - $110000\.00/yr.

Bonus programs: short-term incentive up to 5% (cash once per year) and a profit share of up to 5\.75% (deposited into the employee's 401k). 4 week PTO and paid holiday.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St Francis,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026\.

Diversity, Equity \& Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE\&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000\+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.