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Process Chemist Scientist

Boston, MA

Posted: 04/16/2025 Industry: Scientific and Life Sciences Job Number: 17635

Job Description

Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Title: Process Chemist Scientist
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
  • Duration: 1+ year contract, possible temp to perm
  • Pay rate: $55-$65/hr
  • Job Location: Boston, MA
  • Schedule: M-F, 1st shift
  • Job#: bh17635

Description:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Process Chemist Scientist to join a dynamic process chemistry group. This position supports drug substance development programs by designing and executing complex synthetic organic chemistry experiments, troubleshooting challenges, and analyzing data to guide decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior-level chemist to gain hands-on experience and grow within a collaborative environment.

Key Focus Areas
  • Large-scale synthesis (100+ grams/kilos).
  • Small molecule expertise.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical tools (e.g., HPLC, GC, NMR, LCMS).
  • Reaction optimization and crystallization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and Execution: Plan and perform synthetic organic chemistry experiments with precision, reliability, and independence.
  • Analytical Proficiency: Utilize tools such as NMR, HPLC, GC, LCMS, and Biotage to monitor and analyze experimental outcomes.
  • Troubleshooting and Innovation: Develop creative solutions to overcome synthetic and manufacturing obstacles and contribute conceptually to scientific strategies.
  • Scale-Up Expertise: Support large-scale synthesis (100+ grams/kilos) and reaction optimization for drug substance development.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks, author reports, and draft documentation compliant with cGMP standards and SOPs.
  • Team Collaboration: Work effectively in both independent and team-oriented settings, contributing to cross-functional projects

Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
  • PhD in Chemistry with 0–3 years of academic or industry experience, or
  • MS in Chemistry with 2–6 years of relevant experience, or
  • BS in Chemistry with 4–10 years of hands-on experience in synthetic chemistry.

Technical Skills
  • Expertise in organic synthesis and reaction setup.
  • Proficiency in HPLC, GC, NMR, LCMS, and crystallization.
  • Experience with large-scale synthesis (100+ grams/kilos).

Tools and Software:
  • Proficient in ChemDraw, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Other Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of small molecule chemistry.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why This Role?
  • Opportunity for permanent conversion.
  • Work on cutting-edge drug substance development.
  • Collaborative and innovative environment to grow your career in process chemistry.

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Caroline Driscoll
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