Cambrex
Sr. Scientist I - Sr. Principal Scientist (PRD)
US-CO-Longmont
Job ID: 2024-3622
Type: Regular Full-Time
of Openings: 1
Category: Process Chemistry
Cambrex - Longmont
Overview
Cambrex is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Scientist I - 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 active pharmaceutical ingredients
for purity, reproducibility, scalability, and yield. Experience in
process chemistry research and development is desirable. Designs and proposes
new synthetic routes to drug substances. May be asked to lead process
chemistry portion of customer projects and potentially a group of process
chemists. Presents work internally and externally to clients or regulatory agen
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Work closely with other chemistry and analytical laboratory staff to
coordinate project activities and resource usage.
- 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.
- Work to ensure that teamwork and cooperation exists within the group at all
times.
- 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.
- Address routine administrative requirements in a timely fashion.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills (both written and oral).
Participate in project team meetings with customers.
- Work closely with manufacturing and GMP operations to coordinate
project-related equipment and activities. Assist in the transfer of processes
to the manufacturing team.
- Independently designs and proposes new synthetic processes to produce the
drug substance.
- May act as process chemistry lead for customer projects. Identify critical
questions to be answered and set priorities for the process chemistry team.
- Maintain familiarity with applicable literature including organic chemistry
and techniques.
- Participate in setting strategy and timing needed for customer proposal
requests.
- Work closely with other chemistry and analytical laboratory staff to
coordinate project activities and resource usage.
- Routinely generate summaries and reports on completed experimental work for
internal and external use. Oral and written presentation of experimental work
for internal meetings and teleconferences with customers
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
PhD in Organic Chemistry with 0-12+ years of experience in related
industry, or MS in Organic Chemistry with 3-18+ years of experience in
related industry, or BS in Organic Chemistry with 9-24+ years of
experience in related industry.
- Advanced to expert understanding of general chemistry and 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 all relevant analytical techniques and
instrumentation such as NMR, IR, MS and HPLC.
- Expertise in laboratory glassware and organic chemistry reaction set up,
isolation and purification
- Must demonstrate proficie cy in synthesis and purification 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.
- Effectively presents ideas and concepts.
- Demonstrates leadership skills.
The hiring range in Colorado for this position is $82,000 -
$135,000; 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,