Chemist

Primary Duties

• Perform a variety of polymer processing, purification and characterization steps to support the generation of new polymer materials
• Purify aqueous polymers using common biochemistry techniques (filtration, SEC, etc.)
• Remove solvent via rotary evaporation and/or lyophilization
• Characterize polymer size by GPC/SEC chromatography using established standard processes
• Perform small scale dye labeling reactions according to established standard processes
• Perform established reactions to convert/activate functional groups on final polymers
• Optical characterization of the polymer dyes including measurement of absorbance and fluorescence emission spectra.
• Prepare outgoing materials and supporting (QC) documentation
• Provide assistance as needed to maintain functioning laboratory; including glassware cleaning, material ordering, inventory control and other duties.
• Support documentation of R&D results in company databases

Qualifications

• Minimum Knowledge and Skills:
• Organic Synthesis:
• Basic organic synthesis skills
• Ability to follow established reaction protocols and standard processes
• Practice in using rotary evaporator
• Analytical Skills:
• Basic experience with UV/Vis and/or fluorescence spectroscopy
• Experience operating FPLC/HPLC/GPC equipment using established protocols preferred
• Additional Laboratory Skills:
• Labeling and packaging
• Familiarity with separation/purification methods is a plus
• Other:
• Strong attention to detail
• Works in a team based environment
• Multi-task to cover a variety of job functions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to maintain neat, accurate and complete notebook and batch records
• Ability to independently perform and analyze data and identify issues in routine tests
• Familiarity with operation of routine laboratory instruments and applicable software
• Education and Experience:
• Typically requires BS in Chemistry or similar Life Science discipline
• Typically requires minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting