Staff Chemist

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with a minimum 3 years of related industrial experience; MS (thesis preferred) in Organic Chemistry with a minimum 5 years of related industrial experience; BS in Chemistry with a minimum of 8 years of related industrial experience.
• Technical Expertise: Exceptional track record in organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and route scouting. Demonstrated proficiency in advanced purification techniques (normal/reverse-phase flash chromatography, prep-HPLC, crystallization).
• Analytical Acumen: Able to interpret complex NMR spectra and mass spectrometry data for structural elucidation of unknown or complex organic molecules.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development, API manufacturing, and the role of reference standards in analytical method development and validation. Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and ICH regulatory guidelines.
• Communication Skills: Excellent technical writing skills for maintaining laboratory notebooks, drafting CoAs, and authoring comprehensive technical reports.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and creatively overcome difficult synthetic roadblocks.
• Working Conditions
• Standard laboratory conditions within a DEA-regulated environment. Employees must wear eye protection, lab coat, and safety shoes while in the lab area. Occasional handling of potent compounds or hazardous chemicals may require the use of additional PPE. May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Must be able to pass background check and drug test for handling of controlled substances.
• EEO Statement:
• We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.