Chemist

About This Role

This chemist role involves conducting laboratory experiments, compiling and analyzing data, and performing literature searches under the guidance of a senior scientist. The selected candidate will support the synthesis, purification, modification, and characterization of small molecules, particularly polymerizable monomers, and their polymerization. The position suits someone with attention to detail and strong laboratory safety discipline.

Responsibilities

• Polymerize monomers using controlled living polymerization techniques
• Purify the products of synthesis reactions
• Characterize the products of chemical reactions using analytical instrumentation including dynamic light scattering, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis
• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of novel high-throughput synthesis and characterization processes
• Execute novel conjugation chemistry schemes to modify monomers and/or polymers
• Assist in designing experiments resulting in improved synthetic methods to produce novel targeted small molecular monomers
• Keep detailed laboratory documentation related to process steps, observations, and results
• Support periodic status reports summarizing procedures, protocols, and experimental data
• Assist in the interpretation of results and writing of small sections of technical reports
• Maintain a safe, well-stocked, and clean laboratory
• Complete assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints
• Assist with the development of SOPs and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Contribute to internal research and development studies
• Build relationships with internal clients, as needed
• Assist with proposal efforts, as needed
• Support business development efforts led by others
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with synthesis, purification, and characterization of polymeric materials, biomaterials, and/or nanoparticles
• Good laboratory and documentation skills
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to produce detailed experimental procedures
• Ability to summarize results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats
• Experience with conducting laboratory work and searching technical literature
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability and willingness to submit to a background check for obtaining clearances for classified government projects, if necessary, to support project objectives