R&D Chemist

• Pay Rate: $23-25/hr
• ONSITE

• The Chemist will join a team dedicated for exploring and developing lithographic materials for advanced patterning solutions. This is a laboratory-based technical role focused on synthesis of organic compounds and polymers.
• Perform analysis of compounds and reaction mixtures using common methods: (HPLC, GC, MS, UV/VIS, FTIR, NMR, TLC, IR, GCMS)
• Involvement in process improvement and development of production and test methods
• Conduct synthesis of organic compounds and polymers at laboratory scale up to several hundred grams
• Use analytical tests to facilitate effective process development, characterize products and ensure final product quality.
• Document experiments and help in the preparation of technology transfer packages to CROs/CMOs.
• Maintaining full compliance with all departmental and site-specific Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality regulations, systems, and procedures covering laboratory and scale-up activities.
• Perform routine lab and business unit maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
• Maintain material database, inventory database and order chemical reagents from suppliers.

• B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, preferably from an ACS (American Chemical Society) accredited program
• A thorough understanding of chemistry at the undergraduate level
• Experience with general laboratory techniques such as distillation, filtration, closed transfer, crystallization, rotary evaporators, vacuum pumps/ovens and small/large scale glassware.
• Assisting more senior chemists with their work
• Versatility in common IT applications (Microsoft office).
• Synthetic organic chemistry knowledge. Polymerization experience is a plus.
• Ability to evaluate safety risks and reactivity concerns in multigram scale multistep organic synthesis.
• Communicate effectively, provide support, in a team setting.
• Must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to work both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude.

• This is a unique opportunity to support our client; one of the area’s largest chemical manufacturing companies. Medical benefits and 401K are available.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.