Senior Technical Associate - Research & Development

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Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S in Chemistry- NO PHD candidates

• Experience with general laboratory techniques such as reaction set-ups, precipitation, filtration, Schlenk techniques, distillation, closed transfer, crystallization, rotary evaporators, and vacuum pumps/ovens

• Perform analysis of compounds and reaction mixtures using common methods: (GPC, MALDI, HPLC, MS, UV/VIS, FT-IR, NMR, TLC, IR, GC-MS)

• Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in experimental documentation

• Good communication skills and willingness to participate in team discussion

• Involvement in process improvement and development of production and test methods

• Versatility in common IT applications (Microsoft office)

• Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Conduct synthesis of polymers from laboratory gram-scale up to several hundred grams

• Synthesize simple small molecule monomers using standard organic chemistry techniques

• Use analytical tests to characterize products and ensure final product quality

• Document experiments and help in the preparation of technology transfer packages

• Follow written and verbal protocols from lead chemists and contribute to process improvements

• Maintain full compliance with all departmental and site-specific Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality regulations, systems, and procedures covering laboratory and scale-up activities

• Perform routine lab and business unit maintenance to keep area clean and orderly

• Maintain material database, inventory database and order chemical reagents from suppliers

Competencies:

• Polymer chemistry knowledge. Anionic polymerization or air-free synthesis techniques are a plus.

• Ability to evaluate safety risks and reactivity concerns in multigram scale multi-step organic synthesis.

• Communicate effectively and provide support in a team setting.

• Must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to work both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude.

• Demonstrates excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills

• Demonstrates safe behavior in the laboratory

• Use time management strategies to ensure work is performed within required timelines

• Participate and present research progress in technical discussions and meetings

• Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities