Qualifications:
• 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• 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• Versatility in common IT applications (Microsoft office).• Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in experimental documentation.• Good communications skills
Responsibilities:
Competencies:• Synthetic organic chemistry knowledge. Polymerization experience is a plus.• Ability to evaluate safety risks and reactivity concerns in multigram scale multistep organic synthesis. We are looking for a Chemist/Process Chemist who is a team player with a solutions-oriented mind. 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.Position functions:• 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
