Qualifications: Required Master's Degree in Chemistry Must have at least three years of experience executing supervised synthetic organic chemistry research Demonstrated interest in carrying out independent research Excellent organizational skills as well as strong verbal and written communication Ability to work collaboratively and the desire to train and support undergraduate students with various levels of research experience Successful completion of required reference and background checks An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check Preferred Experience with NMR, GCMS, Excel, ChemDraw, MNova, and Adobe Illustrator Experience mentoring undergraduate research students Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs . Summary of Responsibilities: Lab-Based Chemistry Research Execute basic air-free and moisture-free organic reactions Perform routine separations and characterization of synthesized materials Data Analysis and Scientific Writing Analyze 1 H NMR and GCMS data Complete literature review Will contribute to the writing of research articles and grants submitted by the lab Design figures using a suite of software, including Excel, ChemDraw, MNova, and Illustrator Lab Maintenance and Other Duties as Assigned Maintain a clean and safe lab space, wash glassware, manage chemical waste, etc.