Process Chemist

Process Chemist

Location: Madison, WI

Reports to: VP of R&D and Technical Services

Job Description:

Provide technical expertise in area of Process Chemistry

Independently scout new chemical reaction pathways that might be useful for future inclusion

on larger scale

Scale synthetic routes validated on kilo scale into multi-kilo scale reactors (400L, 800L, 2000L)

Develop robust chemical processes that can be transferred to technical manufacturing /

chemical operators

Identify and implement necessary process equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation of

technical manufacturing

Train Chemical Operators and Production Chemist to safely perform scaled routes

Routinely analyze and interpret 1-dimension and 2-dimension proton nuclear magnetic

resonance spectra (1D1H-NMR, 2D1H-NMR) to assign molecular structures

Routinely perform and analyze Ultra High-Pressure Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-

MS)

Assist in the preparation of data for regulatory filings on chemical syntheses of active

ingredients

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemistry, with 5 years' experience as process chemist or M.S. in chemistry with 20

years' hands-on chemistry process scale up experience

Strong background in scientific procedure: Data analysis, experimental design, project

management, and technical writing proficiencies are required

Basic understanding of and willingness to learn statistical concepts. Previous statistical

experience using JMP, or similar statistical software would be an advantage

Expertise with chemical reaction searching database, SciFinder

Experience with large scale reactors (200L to 2000L), process equipment

Expertise in LCMS, NMR, and other chemical structural analytical methods

Demonstrated success working in manufacturing / technical production environments

+ 3% Bonus