Chemist I

MSD Careers•Rockville, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is responsible for manufacturing and characterizing products using synthetic organic chemistry techniques while following manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and completing appropriate documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field; or an Associate’s degree with equivalent applicable work experience.
Familiarity with organic chemistry techniques such as chromatography, rotary evaporation, phase separations, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and MS.
Ability to learn additional software applications/tools, as required.
Ability to follow laboratory safety instructions; ability to use protective equipment.
Knowledge of scientific fundamentals and strong analytical background.
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Internship experience in relative field is highly desirable
Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
Knowledge of JDEdwards or other ERP system is preferred.
Knowledge of cGMP and/or ISO certification is preferred.
Knowledge of automated vialing or bottling equipment function and use is preferred.
Mechanical aptitude including equipment troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Performs organic syntheses as instructed in SOPs to manufacture compounds for use in company products.
Monitors reactions in-process using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) to determine progress.
Purifies reactions using size-exclusion chromatography, flash chromatography, and recrystallization to isolate desired compounds and measure process yields.
Analyzes purified products by HPLC and TLC to determine levels of purity.
Interprets Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Mass Spectrometer (MS) spectra to determine identity of synthesized compounds.
Dispenses solutions into vials using automated dispensing equipment.
Operates lyophilizers and automated crimping and labeling equipment to produce lyophilized vials.
Participates in inventory control by issuing materials and completing work orders in JDEdwards.
Completes appropriate documentation for all production procedures to including production batch records, work order forms, batch checklists, and product submission forms.
Participates in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment.
Participate in year-end physical inventory counting and regular cycle counting, to ensure financial accuracy of inventory.