Associate Scientist / Senior Associate Scientist (Process R&D)
About The Position
Snapdragon Chemistry is currently seeking exceptional candidates for its Associate Scientist position in Waltham, MA. A successful candidate will be joining a group of innovative and entrepreneurial scientists, with broad deliverables including the design of synthetic routes amenable to continuous flow processing, the development of reactor systems incorporating cutting-edge flow technology, and delivering intermediates, APIs and high value specialty chemicals to our clients. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in chemistry with experience working in a chemistry research lab. The candidate should have experience in using kinetic analysis and other experimental tools to determine reaction mechanism and experience with typical analytical methods. Experience with the development of reactions in flow is preferred but not required. Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
Requirements
- Experience performing common organic chemistry laboratory techniques and using common analytical tools (HPLC, NMR, MS, GC, etc)
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be creative and innovative, and work productively and efficiently in the laboratory
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent collaboration skills, team oriented and invested in the success of others
- Ability to celebrate differences and encourage scientific openness and frank discussion
- Ability and demonstrated willingness to comply with, and encourage amongst others, the ethical and cultural standards of Snapdragon Chemistry
- A BS in chemistry or a MS in chemistry. Experience with continuous manufacturing preferred but not required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the development of reactions in flow is preferred but not required.
- Experience with continuous manufacturing preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Leverage scientific knowledge and develop technology to solve continuous process development challenges and meet our client needs
- Contribute to activities that build upon Snapdragon Chemistry’s proprietary knowledge and technology fulfill their value creation potential
- Participate in project teams to complete complex deliverables within stringent timeline and communicate results to key stake-holders
- Ensure up-to-date knowledge of continuous flow technology, synthetic organic chemistry and process development principles.
- Ensure that the integrity and profile of Snapdragon Chemistry within the scientific community are maintained at a high level, consistent with the requirements of the business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
