Synthetic Organic Chemist

Job Description

Position requires an experienced chemist that is able to work both independently and within a team environment on a project with minimal supervision and obtain quality results. Responsibilities include adhering to strict project timelines, maintaining a safe work place and positively collaborating with Research and Production Chemists. The focus is on bench chemistry for both production and research & development for multi‑step processes.

Full‑Time, salaried, (40–45 hours/week), Monday – Friday.

• Must have a PhD in Organic Synthetic Chemistry. (Natural product total synthesis experience is preferred)
• Must be able to work in a multi‑cultural team environment.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving abilities working on multi‑step synthesis.
• Experienced in multi‑step ( >8 steps) synthetic sequences.
• Use of standard analytical equipment (e.g. NMR, HPLC, GC).
• Experience in milligram – multi‑gram ( >100g) reaction scale.
• Excellent oral / written communication and presentation skills.
• Self‑sufficient, driven, and eager to succeed.
• Performs routine and non‑routine chemical analysis.
• Sets up and simultaneously performs multiple laboratory chemical reactions and formulating experiments of various types.
• Safety, health and environmental excellence.
• Maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Chemistry proposals and development.
• Comfortable working in a large scale environment with the use of 200 L reactor, 50 kg centrifuge, 50 kg filters, etc.

• Custom development and kilo scale synthesis of fine chemicals.
• Meet product development timelines.
• Sample development and production for specific customer needs.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible manner.

• Experience in milligram-multi‑gram ( >100g) reaction.
• Experience in process chemistry and process development.
• Strong tendency toward collaboration and innovation.
• Experience with multi‑parallel synthesis is a plus.
• Able to perform with minimal written or verbal instructions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Paid time off
• PTO Time
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance