Laboratory Technician

Qualifications:

" B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, preferably from an Client (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