Kelly is currently seeking an experienced Process Chemist for a long-term laboratory-based opportunity focused on synthesis of organic compounds and polymers in the Marlborough, MA area! The ideal candidate will be a team player with a solution-oriented mind. The Process Chemist will join a team dedicated for exploring and developing lithographic materials for advanced patterning solutions.

Position functions

• Conduct synthesis of organic compounds and polymers at laboratory scale up to several hundred grams
  

• Use analytical tests to facilitate effective process development, characterize products and ensure final product quality.
  

• Document experiments and help in the preparation of technology transfer packages to CROs/CMOs.
  

• Maintaining full compliance with all departmental and site-specific Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality regulations, systems, and procedures covering laboratory and scale-up activities.
  

• Perform routine lab and business unit maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
  

• Maintain material database, inventory database and order chemical reagents from suppliers.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, preferably from an ACS (American Chemical Society) accredited program
  

• A thorough understanding of chemistry at the undergraduate level
  

• Experience with general laboratory techniques such as distillation, filtration, closed transfer, crystallization, rotary evaporators, vacuum pumps/ovens and small/large scale glassware.
  

• Assisting more senior chemists with their work
  

• Perform analysis of compounds and reaction mixtures using common methods: (HPLC, GC, MS, UV/VIS, FTIR, NMR, TLC, IR, GCMS)
  

• Involvement in process improvement and development of production and test methods
  

• Versatility in common IT applications (Microsoft office).
  

• Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in experimental documentation.
  

• Good communications skills
  

• Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities.

Competencies:

• Synthetic organic chemistry knowledge. Polymerization experience is a plus.
  

• Ability to evaluate safety risks and reactivity concerns in multigram scale multistep organic synthesis.
  

• Communicate effectively, provide support, in a team setting.
  

• Must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to work both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude.
  

• Demonstrates excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
  

• Demonstrate safe behavior in the laboratory.
  

• Develop time management strategies to ensure work is performed within required timelines.
  

• Participate and present research progress in technical discussions and meetings.
  

• Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities.

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