Organic Chemist

Overview

Organic Chemist II role at Battelle located in Columbus, Ohio.

• Design and develop practical synthesis routes to target compounds
• Execute the synthesis, purification, and characterization of target compounds efficiently
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook according to corporate standards and SOPs
• Work closely with all members of the synthesis team
• Provide technical input for reports
• Manage time effectively
• Other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry with 5 years of laboratory experience or a PhD in Organic Chemistry
• Demonstrated experience in the synthesis, purification, and characterization of small molecules
• Familiarity with common analytical equipment used for characterization of small molecules including GC, GC-MS, LC, LC-MS, and NMR
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with MS Office
• A commitment to continuous learning and a demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with rapidly-changing priorities
• Incumbent must successfully pass medical screening, including the ability to wear PPE and work with highly hazardous materials
• Sole US citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment

• Experience in pharmaceutical product synthesis and/or production
• Experience with phosphorus chemistry
• Proposal writing experience
• Experience with synthesis of peptides and peptide adducts
• Experience with prep scale liquid chromatography
• Previous research experience related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and/or explosive (CBRNE) threats
• Experience working with toxic chemicals
• Experience operating in an ISO environment

• Balance life through a flexible work schedule with occasional Fridays off
• Hybrid arrangement: 60% in-office, 40% remote; common in-office days Monday and Tuesday
• Paid time off for work-life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and family formation support
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition assistance for higher education

Battelle supports brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations to solve humanity’s challenges and create a safer, healthier world. You will have opportunities to:

• Apply your talent to meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Battelle may require employees to follow safety protocols and to be vaccinated against various diseases as a condition of employment, with accommodations as required by law.

No statement herein is intended to imply authority to commit Battelle unless authorized in writing by Battelle's Legal Department.

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