Postdoctoral Scientist - Chemical Research and Development

About This Role

This entry-level scientific role provides structured training in chemical research and development, focusing on optimizing existing synthetic routes and exploring alternative chemistry for key intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The Postdoctoral Scientist will independently or collaboratively perform multistep chemical syntheses, including isolation and purification, and utilize modern analytical techniques to assess product identity and purity throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multistep organic syntheses, isolation, and purification of targeted products under supervision or direction of a senior team member
• Coordinate project activities and resource usage with minimal supervision
• Write comprehensive reports at the conclusion of projects for internal and customer use
• Assist in advising clients on key regulatory guidance with manager input
• Work to ensure a spirit of teamwork and cooperation always exists within the group
• Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner, maintaining familiarity with the company’s chemical hygiene plan and exhibiting safety awareness and safe work practices
• Work closely with manufacturing and GMP operations to coordinate project-related equipment and activities
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory work area
• Handle hazardous materials and wastes, with appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply, and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes
• Recognize emergency situations concerning hazardous materials and wastes

Requirements

• Basic understanding of modern organic synthesis methodologies
• Fundamental understanding of modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques, with the ability to interpret corresponding data and spectra
• Proficiency to carry out laboratory syntheses and purification techniques on scales ranging from milligrams to several kilograms
• Good understanding of the Principles of Organic Chemistry; some process development experience preferred
• Basic understanding of the principles of cross-functional departments, including analytical chemistry and/or engineering
• Demonstrated understanding of GMP as it relates to current work
• Good fundamental understanding and ability to use/investigate issues with HPLC, GC; may have some experience with In-situ reaction monitoring and/or automated reactor platforms
• Good written and oral communication skills, ability to handle client requests with manager review
• Able to solve problems in the workplace and helps to lead investigations with manager support
• Good understanding of time management and can self-organize with or without supervision