Industrial Chemist

As an Industrial Chemist, you will be a key member of the Engineering department, reporting directly to the Engineering Director. Your primary mission is to support the industrialization, validation and scale‑up of chemical processes related to implantable medical devices, ensuring robust and compliant manufacturing processes in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

You will contribute to experimental activities, process validation, technical documentation and technology transfer activities, supporting the transition from laboratory‑scale development to industrial manufacturing within a GMP‑regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

In accordance with the company’s Quality Management System, your main duties will include:

• Perform hands‑on laboratory and cleanroom activities related to chemical process development, manufacturing and process implementation.
• Contribute to the scale‑up of chemical formulations and manufacturing processes from laboratory to industrial production.
• Analyze process and experimental data for process validation, monitoring and troubleshooting activities.
• Prepare technical documentation including validation protocols and reports, SOPs, risk assessments and process‑related documentation.
• Draft User Requirement Specifications (URS) and technical documentation related to process equipment and manufacturing activities.
• Interact with external equipment suppliers, manufacturers and engineering companies involved in industrialization and process implementation activities.
• Participate in investigations related to process deviations, non‑conformities and CAPA activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements (Must Have)

We are looking for hands‑on and analytical individuals with strong scientific background and interest in process industrialization within regulated environments.

• Education: Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related scientific disciplines.
• Work Experience: 3–5 years of experience in GMP‑regulated environments.
• Process Validation: Basic understanding of process validation principles and related technical documentation.
• Scale‑Up Exposure: Exposure to chemical process scale‑up or industrial manufacturing processes.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA QSR and related regulatory standards.
• Technical Writing: Good written and verbal communication skills for preparation of protocols, reports and technical documentation.
• Languages: Good proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Requirements (Nice to have)

• Experience in Medical Device or pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience with implantable medical devices manufacturing.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations and contamination control practices.
• Experience supporting Design Transfer or technology transfer activities.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, FTIR, UV‑Vis and Karl Fischer.
• Knowledge of statistical tools such as DOE, SPC or capability analysis.
• Familiarity with risk management tools (e.g. FMEA).
• Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced and evolving startup environments.

Benefits

The company offers a structured onboarding program, including a two‑month period of induction, training, and close mentoring to support the successful integration of the selected candidate. Depending on the candidate’s profile and assessment, the company offers either an apprenticeship contract or a permanent employment contract, with a starting gross annual salary (RAL) of €28,000 under the Chemical Industry SME collective agreement (CCNL Chimico Confapi) which will be adjusted based on the candidate’s knowledge and experience.

• Annual company’s performance bonus of €2,300 gross
• €1,000 annual welfare allowance
• 8 meal vouchers for each working day
• Hybrid work policy with one day of remote work per week
• Accident and supplementary health insurance coverage

In accordance with current regulations, this position is open to candidates of all genders, without any form of discrimination.