Entry-level Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

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:

• C lient Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.

• O utstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.

• G ood: We act ethically and morally.

• E mployee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.

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

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

We currently have a role available for a Entry-level Chemist.

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

• Partner with HSE and Lab Operations to support general lab upkeep

• Work with warehouse to maintain the laboratory by replenishing consumables and supplies

• Unpack procured chemical after warehouse received into the system

• Maintain washing glassware

• Cleaning work surfaces and balance enclosures

• Prepare and replenish laboratory solutions, including routine workup solutions (NaCl, NaHCO3, NH4Cl) and custom aqueous and organic solutions on request

• Keep solvent bottles filled and replenish drying agents in dry boxes

• Support scientists with buffer preparation and sample weighing

• Perform routine solvent fills on LCMS and preparative systems to keep instruments operational

• Decontaminate, relocate, and prepare equipment for storage, and defrost freezers and lyophilizers as needed, collaborating with facility operations teams.

• Coordinate with Lab Operation on new equipment intake and pipette calibration

• Unpack and stock chemicals ordered in respective lab location

• Prepare samples for shipment and assays

• Run non-urgent LC-MS and NMR samples per chemist instructions and support routine sample purification requests

• Coordinate with Scientist and IT to track, escalate, and resolve remote lab-computer access and workstation login issues

• Maintain usage and sublocation tracking sheets, and monitor task boards to close out requests in a timely manner

• Perform liquid N2 fills for the NMR as a backup

• Provide Sample Management shipping assistance

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

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, or equivalent (Not in Biology)

• 2-6 years of laboratory experience

• Solution preparation and analytical balance skills

• Familiarity with LCMS and NMR sample submission

• Experience preparing and packaging samples for shipment

• Clear written and verbal communication with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and laboratory operations partners.

• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment, including handling chemicals, wearing appropriate PPE, and understanding relevant safety equipment and procedures.

• Good interpersonal skills with a sustained tendency for collaboration, teamwork, customer focus, and timely response to requests/issues.

• Ability to prioritize multiple activities, manage ambiguity, and support changing business needs in a startup laboratory environment.

• Experience coordinating service work with internal schedulers, specialists, system owners, vendors, and laboratory customers.

This is an onsite, day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time).

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 12/14/26 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.