Process Chemist

Adesis Inc. – a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a global leader in organic light emitting diodes – is a premier contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) accelerating clients’ success in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemistry industries through innovative chemistry and solutions. With almost 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing space in New Castle and Wilmington, DE, Adesis provides organic chemistry services in early-stage research, scale-up and development, and specialty manufacturing, specializing in organic and organometallic synthesis from milligrams to multi-kilogram quantities.

About the role

The Manufacturing Process Chemist works both independently and as part of a team to assist in the development, optimization, and technology transfer of commercial manufacturing compounds. The position involves set-up, use, and cleaning of various laboratory equipment as well as running established protocols with the guidance of chemists and senior technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust processes for target compounds to ensure safe and reproducible processes.
• Develop alternate synthetic routes to target molecules and modify reactants and/or equipment as required.
• Solve complex chemical problems which may arise during process development, optimization, or scale-up of processes.
• Understand concepts of reaction kinetics, design of experiments, solubility and crystallization, mass transfer, heat transfer, and process safety to ensure critical process parameters are identified.
• Accountable for documentation to ensure consistent manufacture of products, including batch records, production instructions, and development/qualification reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Technical and Specialized Equipment

• NMR
• (UP)LC/MS
• EasyMax, PolyBLOCK
• Jacketed reactors
• GC/MS
• Automated Chromatography Systems
• Hydrogenation equipment

Requirements

• BS or MS in Chemistry or related field required.
• At least 2–5 years’ experience in technical production, R&D, and/or new product development.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpretation of technical instructions from disparate information sources and ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, dynamic, and team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of ISO-9001, cGMP, and/or ICH Q7 in pharma or chemical regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Process Improvement methodology (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or TOC).
• Experience with or ability to master modern research tools such as EasyMax, PolyBlock, Continuous Flow Reactors, and in-situ process monitoring.
• Strong computer skills in standard and scientific systems, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ChemDraw, Reaxys, and SciFinder.
• Experience with Polymer chemistry.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus program.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees and family.
• Option of Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Option of Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Group Term Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits for employees.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• 401(k) company contribution.
• Annual charitable matching gift.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

Pay

Annual compensation range: $65,000–$75,000. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This range does not include bonus, equity, or sales incentives, if applicable.