Research Scientist II; Chemical Development

Curia • Town of Guilderland, NY

5d • $69,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Scientist II, Chemical Development’s principal responsibility is the synthesis, purification, identification, process development, optimization, and scale-up of chemical intermediates and target compounds. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification
• May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification

Responsibilities

• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in scientific area
• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Synthesize known compounds efficiently using literature or in-house notebook procedures
• Purify synthesized chemicals to an appropriate degree
• Analyze and identify compounds using a good range of modern separation and spectroscopic techniques. This will include interpretation of TLC, HPLC, polarimetry, IR, and NMR spectra of moderate complexity
• Conduct literature searches for specific target compounds, structures related to the target compound, or to determine specific conditions for compounds and reactions
• Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or service
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
• Manage workload and time to perform multiple projects effectively, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis
• Display the ability to assimilate previously gained knowledge and experience and apply those concepts, techniques, etc. to new and related project areas
• Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
• Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Optimize the reaction processes for scale-up by making appropriate modifications of known methods or modification of reaction conditions under minimal supervision

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree