Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Lead Scientist – R& D, Laboratory and Plant Operations to lead laboratory research activities, process development, manufacturing systems, SOP implementation, scale-up activities, and overall plant operations for our upcoming extraction facility.
The role requires a combination of scientific expertise, laboratory leadership, process development capability, and operational management to support the organization from setup stage through commercial operations.
This is a high-responsibility leadership role with long-term growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory R& D Leadership
Lead and oversee all laboratory R& D activities related to extraction, formulation, analytical evaluation, and process improvement Establish and manage laboratory systems, workflows, documentation, and testing protocols Design and execute laboratory, pilot-scale, and process optimization trials Develop scalable and commercially viable processing methods Lead experimental planning, data analysis, troubleshooting,



and technical reporting Supervise laboratory staff, analysts, and R& D personnel Establish GLP-oriented laboratory practices and technical documentation systems Coordinate analytical evaluations, stability studies, and process validation activities R& D and Process Development
Lead development and optimization of extraction and processing technologies Improve process efficiency, product stability, and manufacturing economics Support current product and technology development initiatives Develop SOPs for lab operations, scale-up activities, and production processes Drive continuous improvement and innovation programs Support technology transfer from lab scale to commercial manufacturing Plant Operations & Manufacturing
Oversee day-to-day plant operations and manufacturing activities Establish and implement SOPs for production, process control, cleaning, maintenance, and documentation Coordinate commissioning, qualifi

📌 Lead scientist – r&d, laboratory and plant operations (Gajwel)
🏢 Lanus Industries
📍 Gajwel