Pharma Synthetic Organic Chemist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to support the life sciences industry by cultivating and empowering exceptional scientists to deliver specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation through quality and a shared commitment to excellence. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment. This position may include relocation benefits as well. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.

• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.

• Good: We act ethically and morally.

• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.

• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.

• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Pharma Synthetic Organic Chemist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working knowledge of modern transition metal catalysis.

• Purifying complex reaction mixtures.

• Utilizing LC-MS and NMR regularly.

• Running reactions on scales from 1 mg - 100 g.

  • Experience running reactions at moderate to high gas pressures and use of autoclave-style reactors is a plus

• Using and maintaining specialized lab equipment, including Autobalance, EasyMax, H-Cube, Endeavor, flow reactors and glove boxes.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• MS - Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or related science with 5+ years of industrial lab experience or PhD with 0-2 years of industrial lab or post-Doc experience.

• Willingness/ability to mentor junior scientists is a plus.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work well both independently and within a team.

• Very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.

• The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

This is an onsite, day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time) at our Indianapolis, IN site. This role does not accommodate a hybrid or remote schedule.

Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.

Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

This job posting will close by 12/31/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.