Research Associate - Synthetic Chemistry

Centrillion Technologies, Inc.•Palo Alto, CA

19h•$50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Centrillion Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to join its chemistry team. The position focuses on experimental organic chemistry, including the design and execution of syntheses, use of solid-phase and solution chemistry, and purification and characterization of organic compounds. The successful candidate will work independently, troubleshoot synthetic routes, and deliver compounds at suitable yield and purity.

Requirements

BS or MS in Organic Chemistry.
At least 3 years of relevant industrial experience.
Experience with traditional and contemporary organic synthesis techniques.
Experience using analytical instruments to characterize compounds, such as NMR, IR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis.
Knowledge of purification methods and experience characterizing organic compounds, especially using NMR and mass spectrometry.
Experience with purification techniques, including column chromatography and HPLC.
Ability to work independently, troubleshoot, multitask, think independently, and solve problems.
Self-motivated, driven, thorough, and careful experimentalist.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, reaction techniques such as low-temperature reactions, inert-atmosphere chemistry, metal-catalyzed cross-coupling, and hydrogenation.

Responsibilities

Design multi-step syntheses of intermediates, building blocks, and final products.
Use solid-phase and solution chemistry techniques.
Purify compounds and characterize synthetic products.
Execute new synthetic routes and apply them to synthesize intermediates and novel final molecules.
Troubleshoot problematic synthetic routes and deliver required compounds at suitable yield and purity.
Work safely with potentially hazardous chemicals.