Senior Analytical Chemist; Onsite

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The Senior Chemist is an individual contributor responsible for establishing, qualifying, operating, and maintaining a specialized chemical synthesis process used to produce a polyphosphazene-based solid material for medical device coating applications. This role provides deep technical chemistry expertise across process setup, raw material preparation, reaction execution, in-process controls, quality checks, analytical testing, documentation, and ongoing process performance. Under general supervision, this position supports a hybrid scope that includes analytical laboratory metrology support for Receiving Inspection testing as well as hands-on batching of the chemical material for use in production at a sister facility.

The Senior Chemist will lead and execute small-scale organic and polymer chemistry activities involving monomer preparation, trimer formation, subsequent reaction steps, and production of a polyphosphazene solid used as a key coating ingredient. The role requires strong technical judgment, disciplined laboratory execution, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine passion for chemistry. The Senior Chemist will partner with internal teams and external vendors, including third-party analytical laboratories, to evaluate material quality and confirm process outputs using appropriate analytical methods such as nuclear magnetic resonance testing and other relevant characterization techniques.

This individual is expected to operate with a strong commitment to quality, safety, environmental responsibility, and clear communication. Because some process steps involve hazardous solvents and chemical handling, the Senior Chemist must model rigorous laboratory practices and help ensure that work is performed safely, consistently, and in accordance with applicable procedures and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup, qualification, operation, and maintenance of specialized laboratory chemical synthesis processes used to produce polyphosphazene-based solid material for medical device coating applications.
• Execute complex organic and polymer chemistry processes, including monomer preparation, trimer formation, reaction execution, purification, isolation, drying, and handling of final solid material.
• Support analytical laboratory metrology activities, including operation, coordination, troubleshooting, documentation, and interpretation of testing used to evaluate raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Set up, configure, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory glassware, reaction vessels, associated equipment, and supporting process materials required for chemical synthesis.
• Develop, maintain and recommend appropriate process controls, in-process checks, acceptance criteria, documentation practices, and quality control activities to ensure consistent material output.
• Perform or coordinate analytical and metrology testing to evaluate raw materials, intermediates, process outputs, and final polyphosphazene solid material.
• Coordinate testing with external analytical laboratories, including nuclear magnetic resonance testing and other chemistry characterization methods, as needed.
• Review, interpret, document, and communicate…