Assistant Synthetic Process Chemist

On-Board Services is hiring an Assistant Synthetic Process Chemist in Marlborough, MA

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.