Advanced Research Chemist

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for safety, actively engaging coworkers and participating in division and group safety programs.
• Perform routine and specialized NMR analytical testing to support research & development, applications development, technical services, and manufacturing.
• Design and execute NMR studies, analyze and interpret data, and identify results requiring further investigation.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to design analytical approaches, interpret results, and develop nonstandard testing methods as needed.
• Manage multiple projects with varying priorities and timelines, working independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, including setting expectations, defining milestones, and driving execution.
• Maintain an open-access laboratory environment and provide training and technical guidance to other scientists.
• Monitor and assess instrument performance and reliability, identify improvement opportunities, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Prepare technical reports to document analytical results and project outcomes.
• Write, review, and approve test methods and job aids for NMR instrumentation and techniques.
• Mentor and train chemists and technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related physical science preferred; BS or MS with 5+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience in structure elucidation using solution-state NMR spectroscopy.
• Experience developing new experimental designs, including exploration of emerging NMR technologies and techniques.
• Strong foundation in structural organic chemistry.
• Proficiency with NMR acquisition and data analysis software.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and technical issues.
• Strong collaborator and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• Innovative, creative thinker with sound scientific judgment and a willingness to take calculated risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with complementary analytical techniques such as LC-MS, IR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.