Job Title:
Senior Specialist, Material SynthesisJob Description:
The Role:
Our site in Ambler, PA is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the stable isotopes team (IsoSciences).
The IsoSciences team is comprised of a small but close-knit group of highly experienced chemists who are responsible for maintaining a product catalog featuring hundreds of labeled and non-labeled steroids, vitamins, bile acids, and other small molecules. A Senior Scientist on the IsoSciences team is expected to synthesize stable isotope-labeled and non-labeled organic compounds using documented protocols (for routine production), while also being prepared to scout new procedures to optimize / improve existing processes, and perform some new product development.
What You’ll Do:
Synthesize target molecules using established routes and procedures, ensuring yield, budget, and timeline expectations are met and that the product meets specifications.
Be able to run parallel chemistry for troubleshooting or optimizing synthetic steps.
Record reaction information, observations, and conclusions in an electronic lab notebook.
Author and revise document-controlled Synthesis Reports upon completion of a project.
Maintain regular and effective communication to keep the team and management informed of your progress, including in-lab signage and technical presentations.
Effectively use in-process data to justify decisions in the laboratory (NMR, LCMS, TLC, etc.)
Work safely and in an organized fashion, adhering to site and corporate EHS ideals.
Assist in the production of CertiMass Solutions (measurement, dilution, and sealing)
What We Seek:
Qualified individuals will have a strong background in organic chemistry, a drive to get things done, are naturally accountable for their actions, and do well in a team setting.
Minimum education requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with 6-10 years of related experience; a Master’s Degree in Chemistry and 3-5 years’ experience, or a Ph. D. in Chemistry with 1-2 years of related experience.
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
Experience synthesizing organic molecules on milligram to multi-gram scale, especially vitamins, steroids, and/or stable isotopes.
Experience using Biotage and/or ISCO flash systems, Waters MassLynx, and Agilent ChemStation.
Demonstrated time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple work flows simultaneously.
What We Offer:
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
Education assistance to support your learning journey
Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.
At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.
Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.
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