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Cambrex High Point Sr. Scientist II - Sr. Principal Scientist in Longmont, Colorado
Company Information
Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With over 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,200 experts servicing global clients from North America and European sites, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing.
At Cambrex, our people set us apart. We’re committed to attracting, nurturing, and retaining a passionate and talented team of valued experts in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Life, LTD, generous vacation in your first year, sick time, and retirement savings!
Known for our scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong customer focus, we offer a range of career opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world.
Job Overview
Cambrex is seeking an experienced and motivated synthetic organic chemist (Sr. Scientist II - Sr. Principal Scientist) for the Process Chemistry department. This position performs routine and complex organic synthesis, purification, and analytical evaluation of materials as part of a process chemistry research and development team. The chemist will optimize synthetic routes to drug substance for purity, reproducibility, scalability, and yield. The chemist will also design and proposes new synthetic routes to drug substances. May be asked to lead the process chemistry portion of customer projects and potentially a group of process chemists. Will present work internally and externally to clients. Experience in process chemistry research and development is desirable. Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry is essential.
Responsibilities
Independently designs and proposes new synthetic processes to produce the drug substance.
Carry out multistep organic syntheses, isolation, and purification of targeted products independently. Contribute to the strategic approach used to optimize reactions, isolations, and purifications.
Proficiently conduct analysis of starting materials, reaction mixtures, intermediates and products using appropriate instrumentation.
Routinely generate summaries and reports on completed experimental work for internal and external use. Routine presentation of experimental work for internal meetings and teleconferences with customers.
Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the company’s 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.
Demonstrate effective communication skills (both written and oral). Participate in project team meetings with customers.
Work closely with partner lines and departments.
May act as chemistry subject-matter expert for customer projects.
Routinely generate oral and written presentations and/or summary reports on completed experimental work.
Qualifications/Skills
Advanced to expert understanding of synthetic organic chemistry.
Understanding of modern organic synthesis reactions, isolations, and purification procedures.
Full understanding of common synthetic organic reaction mechanisms.
Understanding and proficient use of relevant techniques and instrumentation such as NMR, MS and HPLC.
Proficient in synthesis, purification, and isolation techniques on scales ranging from milligrams to kilograms.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with computer software such as ChemDraw, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Aptitude and willingness to gain more skills & knowledge.
Good attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
Clear and concise communication skills.
Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements
For the Sr. Scientist II position, a PhD. in Organic Chemistry with 1 - 9+ years related experience is required.
Higher levels of experience and education may qualify a candidate for a more senior-level role.
Supervision Received:Works under supervision, but many of the job responsibilities may be performed under minimal supervision or may be self-directed.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Travel
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required.
Environment and Protective EquipmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.
Travel:Little to no expected travel time.
Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The hiring range in Colorado for this position is $97,100 - $135,800/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This hiring range encompasses several levels. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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