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# Scientist - API Operations

- **Company:** Pharmaron
- **Location:** Cramlington, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Document Management Systems, Operational Databases
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1d6785100e1e981d

## About the Role

* A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related chemical manufacturing discipline.
 * An understanding of exothermic chemical reaction hazards and how they are controlled.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively across different teams.
 * A proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Desirable

 * Experience working with batch manufacturing processes to cGMP standards.
 * Experience operating or managing Distributed Control Systems, including an understanding of associated regulatory requirements.
 * An understanding of quality systems and standards, including deviations, change control and document control.
 * Knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
 * Experience creating and reviewing technical documentation.

## Description

Pharmaron is currently looking for a Scientist to join our API Operations team in Cramlington.

This is a varied role where you will support the scale-up and manufacture of chemical processes, providing technical input across Operations, Engineering, Quality and Safety. You will contribute to process improvements, investigations and new product introductions while developing your experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment.

Key roles and responsibilities:

 * Support the safe scale-up and manufacture of chemical processes.
 * Provide technical support to Operations, Quality, Engineering and Safety teams.
 * Prepare and review production, process and validation documentation.
 * Monitor process performance and product quality using DCS tools and production data.
 * Contribute to safety reviews, risk assessments and operational investigations.
 * Support new product introductions and train manufacturing teams.
 * Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality and process performance.
 * Work collaboratively across technical teams and participate in customer discussions when required.