Job ID: 2024-3805 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Process Chemistry Cambrex - Longmont
Overview
Cambrex is seeking an experienced and motivated synthetic organic chemist (Sr. Scientist II - Sr. Principal Scientist) for the Process Chemistry department. This position performs routine and complex organic synthesis, purification, and analytical evaluation of materials as part of a process chemistry research and development team. The chemist will optimize synthetic routes to drug substance for purity, reproducibility, scalability, and yield. The chemist will also design and proposes new synthetic routes to drug substances. May be asked to lead the process chemistry portion of customer projects and potentially a group of process chemists. Will present work internally and externally to clients. Experience in process chemistry research and development is desirable. Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry is essential.
Responsibilities
Independently designs and proposes new synthetic processes to produce the drug substance.
Carry out multistep organic syntheses, isolation, and purification of targeted products independently. Contribute to the strategic approach used to optimize reactions, isolations, and purifications.
Proficiently conduct analysis of starting materials, reaction mixtures, intermediates and products using appropriate instrumentation.
Routinely generate summaries and reports on completed experimental work for internal and external use. Routine presentation of experimental work for internal meetings and teleconferences with customers.
Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the company’s chemical hygiene plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.
Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
Demonstrate effective communication skills (both written and oral). Participate in project team meetings with customers.
Work closely with partner lines and departments.
May act as chemistry subject-matter expert for customer projects.
Routinely generate oral and written presentations and/or summary reports on completed experimental work.
Qualifications
For the Sr. Scientist II position, a PhD. in Organic Chemistry with 1 - 9+ years related experience is required.
Higher levels of experience and education may qualify a candidate for a more senior-level role.
