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We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!\nYour Future Matters.\nKnown for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!\nAbout Snapdragon Chemistry\nSnapdragon Chemistry was acquired by Cambrex in 2023 due to its innovative approach to chemical development and is now fully integrated into Cambrex. As part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with world-class leaders in process development and advanced continuous manufacturing technology for traditional small molecules and complex-synthetics. At Snapdragon Chemistry, we strive to create an environment of innovation and excellence where mutual respect and teamwork underpin our culture.\nOverview:\nSnapdragon Chemistry is currently seeking exceptional candidates for its Associate Scientist position in Waltham, MA. A successful candidate will be joining a group of innovative and entrepreneurial scientists, with broad deliverables including the design of synthetic routes amenable to continuous flow processing, the development of reactor systems incorporating cutting-edge flow technology, and delivering intermediates, APIs and high value specialty chemicals to our clients.\nWe are looking for a candidate who has a passion for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in chemistry with experience working in a chemistry research lab. 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