Sr. R&D Scientist I/II

Polysciences technical operations and scientific laboratories offer custom synthesis, contract manufacturing and packaging, and laboratory products. We are proud to offer a broad range of products and tailored solutions for the life sciences, bioprocessing, microparticles, medical device, specialty chemical and eChem industries. We adhere to ISO13485:2016, FDA cGMP 21 CFR 820 regulations, and SOCMA’s ChemStewards® Management System. We believe the best scientific innovations are built through collaborations.

Polysciences is looking for a synthetic organic chemist to conduct research and process development of organic monomers, polymers, and small molecules in the R&D group. The ideal candidate will work closely with the principal or senior R&D scientists to conduct experiments, reactions, and purifications to advance product and process development projects. The position requires skill and knowledge in synthetic organic chemistry, and experience in polymer chemistry. As an R&D Scientist, you will work closely with a dynamic team of researchers, engineers, and other professionals to contribute to the advancement of our specialty chemical products and solutions.

Essential Functions:

•  Conduct synthesis and purification of organic small molecules, reactive monomers, and polymers leading to high purity compounds that meet required specifications
• Set up and carry out processes using organic chemistry glassware, reactors, and purification equipment.

• Identify improvements and options for current and planned synthesis and purification procedures and equipment based on observations, experience, literature, patents, and chemical database searches.

• Follow reaction progress and characterize materials using standard analytical methods and instruments.

• Deliver procedures and materials meeting timelines and specifications to advance projects on schedule

• Communicate results in reports and presentations

• Write well-organized chemistry portions of the process development reports and batch records suitable for validation and production.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment (5S) in the R&D synthesis laboratory.

• Provide information for analytical and QC teams to develop analytical methods and characterize products

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and quality control personnel, to drive existing projects forward and to assess the feasibility and scalability of new projects.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry with an organic synthesis focus preferred with 2-3 years of relevant industrial experience.

• Current knowledge of synthetic organic reactions, mechanisms, polymerization methods, and purification techniques.

• Knowledge and hands-on experience of standard analytical equipment, techniques and data interpretation to determine the structure and properties of organic molecules and polymers (e.g. NMR, LCMS, GCMS, GPC, FTIR, TLC, viscosity, TGA, DSC, KF)

• Industrial synthesis experience, and a proven track record of success in organic or polymer chemistry.

•Good communication skills, strong work ethic and desire to work on technically challenging projects in the field of organic and polymer chemistry.

What We Offer

Culture

Great people

Peer to Peer Recognition

Broader, hands-on work experience

Clean and Modern Equipment & Labs

Fun company events

Competitive Wages & Generous Year-end Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

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