Research Chemist - Continuous improvement PAT-AI

Ajinomoto Foods

Wetteren, Flanders, Belgium
Full-time
Posted June 15, 2026

Job Description

Function


  • Become a member of our R&D team and help shape the future of process development in a pharmaceutical environment. This position combines expertise in organic chemistry with data‑driven innovation, leveraging AI/ML tools and Python scripting to optimize crystallization and continuous improvement strategies. You will work at the intersection of hands‑on experimentation and advanced data analysis, contributing to scalable, safe, and sustainable processes in line with GMP and SHE standards.


  • Workload distribution:
    40% hands‑on laboratory work (experimental design, PAT implementation, crystallization support)
    60% data analysis, modeling, and reporting


  • Process Analytical Technology (PAT) & AI Integration
  • Develop and implement PAT solutions (spectroscopy, chemometrics, soft sensors) to monitor critical parameters and quality attributes.

  • Integrate PAT with machine l...