Process Chemist
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Chemical Manufacturing, Research Scientist -
Engineering
Chemical Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Research Scientist
Process Chemist
Location:
Madison, WI
Reports to:
VP of R&D and Technical Services
Job Description:
Provide technical expertise in area of Process Chemistry
Independently scout new chemical reaction pathways that might be useful for future inclusion
on larger scale
Scale synthetic routes validated on kilo scale into multi-kilo scale reactors (400L, 800L, 2000L)
Develop robust chemical processes that can be transferred to technical manufacturing /
chemical operators
Identify and implement necessary process equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation of
technical manufacturing
Train Chemical Operators and Production Chemist to safely perform scaled routes
Routinely analyze and interpret 1-dimension and 2-dimension proton nuclear magnetic
resonance spectra (1D1H-NMR, 2D1H-NMR) to assign molecular structures
Routinely perform and analyze Ultra High-Pressure Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-
MS)
Assist in the preparation of data for regulatory filings on chemical syntheses of active
ingredients
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, with 5 years' experience as process chemist or M.S. in chemistry with 20
years' hands-on chemistry process scale up experience
Strong background in scientific procedure:
Data analysis, experimental design, project
management, and technical writing proficiencies are required
Basic understanding of and willingness to learn statistical concepts. Previous statistical
experience using JMP, or similar statistical software would be an advantage
Expertise with chemical reaction searching database, Sci Finder
Experience with large scale reactors (200L to 2000L), process equipment
Expertise in LCMS, NMR, and other chemical structural analytical methods
Demonstrated success working in manufacturing / technical production environments
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