Chemical R&D Scientist

About the role

As the Chemical R&D Scientist, you will lead the implementation of new methods/processes to solve problems. This role prepares and reviews summaries of observations and is capable of verbal and written presentations documented proficiently in laboratory notebooks to internal and external audiences. The incumbent will write and review SOPs, training modules, technical transfer documents, specifications, summary reports and technical reports to be sent to clients or used in regulatory filings and is responsible for ensuring complex technical information is well understood by team associates, management and clients. The position performs audits of laboratory work and reports and maintains a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature. The Chemical R&D Scientist determines appropriate methods and procedures on new assignments.

Responsibilities

• Solves synthetic problems with minimal supervision.
• Executes synthesis activities from gram to multi-kilogram scale with minimal supervision.
• Isolates and purifies products and intermediates by using standard laboratory techniques.
• Interprets and communicates analytical data.
• Performs routine analytical procedures to monitor reaction progress (i.e. TLC, GC, NMR, HPLC, KF).
• Designs multi-step synthetic process from commercially available starting materials to target compounds.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment with supervision.
• Writes project documentation (developmental reports and protocols) of medium complexity with supervision.
• Establishes and coordinates activities at contract chemical and analytical laboratories, as required.
• Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.

Requirements

• Entry Level: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field required with minimum of 9+ years’ experience, OR Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field with minimum of 3+ years’ experience, OR Doctoral degree with 0-2 years of previous experience.
• Advanced Level: Doctoral degree with 2+ years of previous experience.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• Paid time off
• Bonus program
• 401k match
• Tuition reimbursement
• 24/7 employee assistance program
• Flexible work hours
• Opportunity for career training and development