Scientist III

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The successful candidate will have extensive experience in organic synthesis in a manufacturing or research laboratory with demonstrated proficiency in reaction optimization and troubleshooting within the Product of established department chemistry processes.
• The candidate must be capable of performing bench science activities, including development of self-directed work plans and synthesis procedures.
• This is a Senior position within the team and requires the ability to apply training, experience, and people/leadership skills to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and business goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the highest attention to personal and co-worker safety and follow all department policies and guidelines related to operation of process equipment, chemical handling, and waste disposal.
• Contribute experience and knowledge to support the safety culture and policies within the team.
• Perform multi-step organic synthesis (100 mg to 500 g scale) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Apply technical ability to complete complex processes and procedures.
• Review historical manufacturing records, analyze and interpret scientific data to determine the specific processes required to successfully execute the current manufacturing work order.
• Identify opportunities to resolve processes issues through collaboration with senior staff and supervisor.
  Follow the planned manufacturing schedule.
• Develop an individual weekly schedule and coordinate team resources to complete all assigned work on time with expected results.
• Complete all assigned tasks daily, which may require overtime and flexibility to work varying schedules including occasional weekends based on fluctuations in customer demand.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry with 5 years of applicable experience required.
• PhD in Organic Chemistry (preferred) with 2 years of applicable experience.
• Applicable experience in organic synthesis may be from work in a manufacturing and/or academic research laboratory.
• Extensive experience in organic synthesis, application of rigorous air and moisture free chemistry methods, advanced chromatography methods, and analytical methods to monitor and troubleshoot chemistry processes and determine product quality.
• Strong synthetic skills, demonstrated through experience in synthesis, isolation, and characterization of organic compounds.
• Receptive to mentoring and feedback.
• Adaptable, eager learner, able to think critically, proactively solve problems and maintain composure in stressful or ambiguous situations.
• Effective people skills in a team-centered work environment and ability to communicate constructively with peers and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to evaluate, prioritize and complete multiple projects while responding to changing priorities and due dates.
• Solid technical writing skills with an ability to document synthetic procedures accurately and succinctly.

Physical Requirements:

• The position requires full ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about laboratory and office locations; the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; and manipulate (lift, carry, move, push) glassware and equipment weighing up to 20-40 pounds inside a fume hood and around the lab.