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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!\nOverview:\nPosition is directed toward optimization of existing chemical routes and development of alternate chemistry toward key synthetic intermediates and APIs. Carries out multistep chemical synthesis and product isolation/purification operations in the laboratory, independently or as part of an integrated team. Chemist utilizes modern analytical tools to determine identity and purity of products made during projects. Communication with clients in regular team meetings; prepares R&D reports at the conclusion of projects.\nResponsibilities:\nCarry out multistep organic syntheses, isolation, and purification of targeted products under supervision or direction of a senior member of the team.\nMust possess a basic understanding of modern organic synthesis methodologies.\nThe chemist must have a fundamental understanding of modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques and may possess the ability to interpret the corresponding data and spectra.\nMust demonstrate a proficiency to carry out laboratory syntheses and purification techniques on scales ranging from milligrams to several kilograms.\nRequire minimal supervision and be able to coordinate project activities and resource usage.\nDemonstrate ability to write comprehensive reports at the conclusion of projects for internal and customer use.\nWith manager input, assist in advising clients on key regulatory guidance.\nWork to ensure that a spirit of teamwork and cooperation always exists within the group.\nConduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the company’s chemical hygiene plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.\nWork closely with manufacturing and GMP operations to coordinate project related equipment and activities.\nThis position works with and handles hazardous materials and wastes. Must have the appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply, and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes. Training is required within six months of assuming duty and once a year thereafter. Responsible for recognizing emergency situations concerning hazardous materials and wastes.\nQualifications / Skills:\nOrganic Chemistry Knowledge: Basic understanding of the Principles of Organic Chemistry\nCross Discipline Knowledge: Industrial exposure to cross functional technical departments, including analytical chemistry\nGMP/Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of GMP; With manager assistance, beginning to understand how to answer client inquires related to SOP or regulatory guidance\nInstrumentation: Basic understanding of key analytical R&D equipment, can operate independently once instructed\nCommunication: Good written and oral communication skills, demonstration of successful interdepartmental communication\nProblem Solving: Ability to support laboratory investigations with manager support\nTime Management: Reasonable ability to handle one or more tasks or projects, often with supervision\nLeadership: Shares ideas with peers\nTechnical Documentation and Review: Ability to write technical documents with assistance, keep current lab notebook while practicing GDP\nExternal Influence: Occasionally participates in internal project team meetings, as needed; demonstrated ability to work within a team matrix\nIndustry Credibility and Rapport: Known as a solid scientific contributor within the department/group\nOperational Excellence: Demonstrated interest in improvement of operational aspects of the group/team\nChange Orientation: Provides constructive feedback for Cambrex initiatives\nEducation, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: (Text Only)\nM.S. in Chemistry or related field with no experienced required or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 3 years of experience in lab environment, pharmaceutical experience preferred. 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