Lead Process Development Scientist

• Process Development
• Technology Transfer
• Organic Synthesis

• LCMS
• Scale-Up and Commercialization

• Collaborate with R&D scientists on the development and technology transfer of liquid phase peptide synthesis processes.
• Partner with global teams to support internal and external projects involving peptide synthesis process development and new product development.
• Perform organic synthesis experiments and analytical characterization activities.
• Lead technology transfer activities and provide technical support for commercial peptide manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot process development challenges in collaboration with R&D scientists and manufacturing teams.
• Review experimental data and prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and laboratory documentation.
• Communicate project progress, results, and technical recommendations to management and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate activities with multidisciplinary teams across global locations and business units.
• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and ensure compliance with company documentation standards.
• Support laboratory operations through safe work practices, equipment calibration, inventory management, facility upkeep, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Contribute technical expertise to high-impact global projects that support Croda's growth strategy.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave

• Company-paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays

This is a site-based role located in Alabaster, Alabama.

Occasional travel may be required to support process scale-up and technology transfer activities at other Croda manufacturing locations.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference.

We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925.

We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success.

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.

We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.