Sr. Scientist R&D
About The Position
The Sr. Scientist performs hands-on laboratory experiments and contributes to the design of scientific procedures. The role focuses on developing new products and applications, including project planning and execution in accordance with Avantor processes. The successful candidate will be a skilled synthetic chemist who develops novel, efficient, and sustainable routes. Under minimal supervision, the Sr. Scientist independently or jointly conceptualizes, plans, and performs laboratory experiments, including materials synthesis and purification, downstream processing, and chemical or biochemical analysis to advance product and application projects through development phases. The scientist conducts work according to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), prepares protocols, SOPs, and analytical test methods, and accurately documents procedures and observations. The role also includes analyzing, summarizing, and reporting results; operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments; preparing materials and samples; maintaining a safe and orderly laboratory; and supporting process troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree with 1–2 years of postdoctoral work experience.
- Hands-on execution of chemical laboratory experiments.
- Experience conducting experimental work following GLP principles.
- Experience managing laboratory equipment.
- Experience conducting laboratory work and process development for chemical products or polymers.
- Experience providing hands-on support for synthesis work.
- Experience preparing experimental protocols, SOPs, and analytical testing.
- Experience planning and performing laboratory experiments, and analyzing, summarizing, and reporting results.
- Working knowledge of experimental laboratory instruments and scientific products.
- Experience with organic and polymer synthesis, characterization methods, and characterization tools.
- Basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent.
- Experience utilizing safe laboratory practices and procedures.
- Direct laboratory experience in synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic molecules, polymers, and inorganic material.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a GLP/GMP facility.
- Experience preparing experimental protocols, SOPs, and analytical test methods.
- Experience operating and routinely maintaining laboratory instruments and troubleshooting them in accordance with established SOPs.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, plan, and perform laboratory experiments, independently or jointly, including materials synthesis and purification, downstream processes, and chemical or biochemical analysis.
- Advance new product and application projects through development phases.
- Conduct experimental work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) principles.
- Prepare experimental protocols, SOPs, and analytical test methods.
- Analyze, summarize, and accurately report results in a timely manner for scientific meetings and project outcomes.
- Operate and routinely maintain laboratory instruments, and troubleshoot them in accordance with established SOPs.
- Accurately document procedures and observations.
- Maintain the laboratory area and use safe practices in accordance with EHS guidelines and policies.
- Support preparation of materials and samples following defined protocols.
- Troubleshoot processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase program
- 11 paid holidays
- Accrual of 18 PTO days annually
- Volunteer time off
- Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave, except in states that offer paid family leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
