Research Scientist II; Chemical Development

Responsibilities

• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Synthesize known compounds efficiently using literature or in-house notebook procedures
• Purify synthesized chemicals to an appropriate degree
• Analyze and identify compounds using a good range of modern separation and spectroscopic techniques
• This will include interpretation of TLC, HPLC, polarimetry, IR, and NMR spectra of moderate complexity
• Conduct literature searches for specific target compounds, structures related to the target compound, or to determine specific conditions for compounds and reactions
• Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or service
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
• Manage workload and time to perform multiple projects effectively, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis
• Display the ability to assimilate previously gained knowledge and experience and apply those concepts, techniques, etc. to new and related project areas
• Carry out laboratory operations in a safe manner
• Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
• Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal
• Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Optimize the reaction processes for scale-up by making appropriate modifications of known methods or modification of reaction conditions under minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification
• May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification

Pay

Pay Range: $67,000