Job Details
Asymchem is a leading global integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) providing innovative drug R&D and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Asymchem Boston R&D Center is seeking highly self-motivated candidates for Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist, Process Research and Development of small molecule. This is a laboratory-based position and the Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist is responsible for synthesis, purification, and identification of chemical intermediates and target compounds.
Key Responsibilities:
Synthesize the known compounds efficiently using literature or in-house procedures, or procedures from the clients technical package.
Synthesize the new compounds by making appropriate modifications of known procedures under supervisory instruction.
Purify and isolate the target compounds to an appropriate degree using a variety of techniques, which include chromatographic, crystallization/re-slurry, and distillation methods.
Analyze and help identify the compounds using a range of modern separation and spectroscopic techniques. This will include interpretation of TLC, HPLC, GC, IR, and NMR spectra of moderate complexity.
Modify the reaction conditions to improve the purity and yields/output under appropriate supervisory direction.
Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
Contribute to the completion of routine technical tasks.
Perform scale-up experiments under appropriate supervisory direction.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Manage workload and time effectively to achieve high performance in multiple projects and complete the tasks/experiments outlined by the supervisor.
Document experiments and data and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis.
Perform laboratory operations in a safe manner.
Keep abreast of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Follow responsible actions for chemical disposal.
Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
Contribute and participate in setting up the process chemistry laboratory of Asymchem Boston s new R&D center.
Contribute and participate in general laboratory maintenance activities.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor s or Master s Degree with major in chemistry or in a relevant field of science.
Has a good foundation in general scientific practice and the principles and concepts of a relevant scientific field of study.
Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with supervisor and project team members.
Motivated, detail-oriented, and quick learner.
Solid working knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry principles is desirable.