Pharma Purification Chemist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to partner in the global effort to improve lives through innovative science with an experienced workforce. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation. 

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.), and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.


• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.


• Good: We act ethically and morally.


• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.


• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.


• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Pharma Purification Chemist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Purify organic samples using normal-phase and reversed-phase chromatography on milligram to multi-gram scale.


• Utilize LC-MS systems to identify collection fractions.


• Develop an appropriate purification method for unique mixtures.


• Communicate with synthetic chemists regarding purification requirements and issues.


• Help maintain a safe, organized, and productive lab.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• BS - Chemistry or related field with 1-3 years of industry experience OR MS-Chemistry with 0-1 year of industry experience (preferably pharma).


• Familiarity with Agilent HPLCs and ChemStation software would be helpful.


• Experience using Teledyne ISCO chromatography systems preferred.


• Preparative experience purifying small molecule organics would also be preferred.


• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.


• Works well both as a team and as an individual.


• Demonstration of excellent team player skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

This job posting will close by 2/1/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.