Senior Chemist - 16219

Company: Simply Biotech
Location: Azusa
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Senior Chemist - Simply Biotech OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting biotech company? Then we have got the right team for you In this role, you are responsible for the duties listed below. Immediate opening for a Senior Chemist in Azusa, CA who possesses: PhD or Master's in Chemistry or Biochemistry 3-5 years of industry experience, performing upstream processes in chemical or pharmaceutical environment Experience with analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, spectroscopic instrumentation) cGMP experience is highly preferred Email resumes to ccorrellsimplybiotech.com or call 949.771.9756 FULL DESCRIPTION: With minimal supervision, the Process Research and Development Senior Chemist performs synthetic chemistry experiments to assist in developing and validating process chemistry for new and/or established products and projects characterizing reaction products and intermediates with appropriate methods and maintaining laboratory records in accordance with cGMP/GLP practices and requirements. The selected candidate will further possess: Detailed experience in scale-up of a variety of synthetic organic transformations. Preliminary knowledge of cGMP/GLP principles and the ability to apply the principles. Ability to perform a range of chemical calculations. Practical experience in the techniques and procedures of modern organic chemistry including spectroscopy, chromatography, handling air-sensitive agents, etc . Basic computer literacy (knowledge of Excel or other spreadsheet programs recommended). A strong commitment to mastering advanced laboratory techniques. Good interpersonal skills in a decentralized environment. A careful observer dedicated to maintaining professionally valid records including lab notebooks. Intellectually inquisitive. Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work. Self-motivated with strong time management skills. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following: Develop and validate new process chemistry or exploit and validate established process chemistry for synthetic organic chemical reactions. Conduct thorough literature reviews to assess feasibility of proposed route of synthesis and offer alternative approaches. Generate unforeseen insights into chemical reactions and procedures under development. Scale-up of new products from gram quantities to production quantities in both Kilo Lab and Pilot Plant. Take on Project Leader responsibilities and manage the workload vs. project timelines to complete projects on time, within budget and achieving the desired quality. Teach and mentor junior staff with possibility of a supervisory role. Prepare novel compounds with optimized chemical and/or physical properties. Reasonable ability to interpret via modern spectroscopic tools (IR, NMR (1H, 13C, 1-D, 2-D), UV-Vis, MS) Generate gram quantities of high-purity samples of key intermediates, most often by chromatography, recrystallization, sublimation, and/or ambient/reduced pressure distillation. Obtain scale-up kinetic and thermodynamic experimental data involving controlled variables by performing periodic removal, quenching (if required) and analysis of aliquots. Perform routine characterization of reaction products and intermediates by using both wet and instrumental methods. Ability to distinguish between expected and unexpected experimental results. Maintain laboratory records in accordance with accepted cGMP/GLP laboratory practices, SOPs, and regulatory requirements. Assist with the preparation / review of regulatory and controlled documentation. Adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's). Writing of development reports for presentation to upper management and clients. Verbal interaction with clients to discuss scientific results. Actively support the Environmental, Health & Safety programs of the company to ensure employee and plant safety and security. 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