Cambrex Corp.
Sr. Research Scientist, Principal Research Scientist, Research Investigator
Cambrex Corp., Longmont, Colorado, us, 80502
Overview
Cambrex is seeking to fill multiple openings at various levels (including Sr. Research Scientist, Principal Research Scientist, Sr. Principal Research Scientist, and Research Investigator) with highly motivated individuals for the Process Chemistry department. Individuals in these positions perform routine and complex organic synthesis, purification, and analytical evaluation of materials as part of a process chemistry research and development team. The chemists will optimize synthetic routes to active pharmaceutical ingredients for purity, reproducibility, scalability, and yield. Experience in process chemistry research and development is desirable. Individuals in these positions will design and propose new synthetic routes to drug substances and may be asked to lead the process chemistry portion of customer projects and potentially a group of process chemists. They will frequently present work internally and externally to clients or regulatory agencies. Known for our scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong customer focus, we offer a range of career opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Responsibilities
Perform multistep organic syntheses, isolation, and purification of targeted products independently. Contribute to the strategic approach used to optimize reactions, isolations, and purifications. Proficiently conduct analysis of starting materials, reaction mixtures, intermediates and products using appropriate instrumentation. Work closely with other chemistry and analytical laboratory staff to coordinate project activities and resource usage. Routinely generate summaries and reports on completed experimental work for internal and external use. Routine presentation of experimental work for internal meetings and teleconferences with customers. Work to ensure that teamwork and cooperation exists within the group at all times. Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the company’s chemical hygiene plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices. Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. Address routine administrative requirements in a timely fashion. Demonstrate effective communication skills (both written and oral). Participate in project team meetings with customers. Work closely with manufacturing and GMP operations to coordinate project-related equipment and activities. Assist in the transfer of processes to the manufacturing team. Independently design and propose new synthetic processes to produce the drug substance. May act as process chemistry lead for customer projects. Identify critical questions to be answered and set priorities for the process chemistry team. Maintain familiarity with applicable literature including organic chemistry and techniques. Participate in setting strategy and timing needed for customer proposal requests. Work closely with other chemistry and analytical laboratory staff to coordinate project activities and resource usage. Routinely generate summaries and reports on completed experimental work for internal and external use. Oral and written presentation of experimental work for internal meetings and teleconferences with customers. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills
Senior Research Scientist - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements: advanced knowledge in synthetic chemistry transformations, reaction mechanisms and retrosynthetic analysis; developing knowledge of GMP/ICH guidelines; ability to design experiments and contribute ideas; strong safety practices; recognized as a technical expert; ability to publish or present externally. Principal Research Scientist - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements: leading edge knowledge in advanced synthetic, mechanistic and retrosynthetic analysis; developing knowledge of process chemistry and drug substance manufacturing; GMP/CMC/ICH guidelines experience; ability to design and execute projects; strong literature use; safety leadership; recognized as an outstanding scientist; ability to publish or present externally. Senior Principal Research Scientist - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements: expert knowledge in advanced synthetic chemistry and process chemistry; GMP/CMC/ICH familiarity; Quality Management System experience; independently designs research plans; strong client management; safety leadership; ability to publish or present externally. Research Investigator - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements: expert knowledge in advanced synthetic chemistry and process chemistry; GMP/CMC/ICH experience; quality management system experience; leadership on safety and investigations; recognized as an expert; ability to publish or present externally. Skill, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements for All Levels: general and organic chemistry expertise, understanding of synthesis, analytical techniques (NMR, IR, MS, HPLC), laboratory setup and purification techniques, ability to scale from milligrams to kilograms, strong written and verbal communication, computer literacy, detail orientation, problem solving, leadership ability. Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements
Senior Research Scientist - Education & Experience Requirements
PhD in Organic Chemistry with 0-4+ years of experience in related industry, or MS in Organic Chemistry with 11+ years of experience in related industry, or BS in Organic Chemistry with 13+ years of experience in related industry. Principal Research Scientist - Education & Experience Requirements
PhD in Organic Chemistry with 2-8+ years of experience in related industry, or MS in Organic Chemistry with 15+ years of experience in related industry, or BS in Organic Chemistry with 17+ years of experience in related industry. Senior Principal Research Scientist - Education & Experience Requirements
PhD in Organic Chemistry with 8-12+ years of experience in related industry, or MS in Organic Chemistry with 18+ years of experience in related industry, or BS in Organic Chemistry with 20+ years of experience in related industry. Research Investigator - Education & Experience Requirements
PhD in Organic Chemistry with 12+ years of experience in related industry, or MS in Organic Chemistry with 20+ years of experience in related industry, or BS in Organic Chemistry with 22+ years of experience in related industry. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required. Environment and Protective Equipment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet. The hiring range in Colorado for these positions is $100,000/year - $170,000/year depending on level which is determined by experience, education, and competencies. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This hiring range encompasses several levels. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #LI-SK1
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Cambrex is seeking to fill multiple openings at various levels (including Sr. Research Scientist, Principal Research Scientist, Sr. Principal Research Scientist, and Research Investigator) with highly motivated individuals for the Process Chemistry department. Individuals in these positions perform routine and complex organic synthesis, purification, and analytical evaluation of materials as part of a process chemistry research and development team. The chemists will optimize synthetic routes to active pharmaceutical ingredients for purity, reproducibility, scalability, and yield. Experience in process chemistry research and development is desirable. Individuals in these positions will design and propose new synthetic routes to drug substances and may be asked to lead the process chemistry portion of customer projects and potentially a group of process chemists. They will frequently present work internally and externally to clients or regulatory agencies. Known for our scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong customer focus, we offer a range of career opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Responsibilities
Perform multistep organic syntheses, isolation, and purification of targeted products independently. Contribute to the strategic approach used to optimize reactions, isolations, and purifications. Proficiently conduct analysis of starting materials, reaction mixtures, intermediates and products using appropriate instrumentation. Work closely with other chemistry and analytical laboratory staff to coordinate project activities and resource usage. Routinely generate summaries and reports on completed experimental work for internal and external use. Routine presentation of experimental work for internal meetings and teleconferences with customers. Work to ensure that teamwork and cooperation exists within the group at all times. Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the company’s chemical hygiene plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices. Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. Address routine administrative requirements in a timely fashion. Demonstrate effective communication skills (both written and oral). Participate in project team meetings with customers. Work closely with manufacturing and GMP operations to coordinate project-related equipment and activities. Assist in the transfer of processes to the manufacturing team. Independently design and propose new synthetic processes to produce the drug substance. May act as process chemistry lead for customer projects. Identify critical questions to be answered and set priorities for the process chemistry team. Maintain familiarity with applicable literature including organic chemistry and techniques. Participate in setting strategy and timing needed for customer proposal requests. Work closely with other chemistry and analytical laboratory staff to coordinate project activities and resource usage. Routinely generate summaries and reports on completed experimental work for internal and external use. Oral and written presentation of experimental work for internal meetings and teleconferences with customers. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills
Senior Research Scientist - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements: advanced knowledge in synthetic chemistry transformations, reaction mechanisms and retrosynthetic analysis; developing knowledge of GMP/ICH guidelines; ability to design experiments and contribute ideas; strong safety practices; recognized as a technical expert; ability to publish or present externally. Principal Research Scientist - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements: leading edge knowledge in advanced synthetic, mechanistic and retrosynthetic analysis; developing knowledge of process chemistry and drug substance manufacturing; GMP/CMC/ICH guidelines experience; ability to design and execute projects; strong literature use; safety leadership; recognized as an outstanding scientist; ability to publish or present externally. Senior Principal Research Scientist - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements: expert knowledge in advanced synthetic chemistry and process chemistry; GMP/CMC/ICH familiarity; Quality Management System experience; independently designs research plans; strong client management; safety leadership; ability to publish or present externally. Research Investigator - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements: expert knowledge in advanced synthetic chemistry and process chemistry; GMP/CMC/ICH experience; quality management system experience; leadership on safety and investigations; recognized as an expert; ability to publish or present externally. Skill, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements for All Levels: general and organic chemistry expertise, understanding of synthesis, analytical techniques (NMR, IR, MS, HPLC), laboratory setup and purification techniques, ability to scale from milligrams to kilograms, strong written and verbal communication, computer literacy, detail orientation, problem solving, leadership ability. Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements
Senior Research Scientist - Education & Experience Requirements
PhD in Organic Chemistry with 0-4+ years of experience in related industry, or MS in Organic Chemistry with 11+ years of experience in related industry, or BS in Organic Chemistry with 13+ years of experience in related industry. Principal Research Scientist - Education & Experience Requirements
PhD in Organic Chemistry with 2-8+ years of experience in related industry, or MS in Organic Chemistry with 15+ years of experience in related industry, or BS in Organic Chemistry with 17+ years of experience in related industry. Senior Principal Research Scientist - Education & Experience Requirements
PhD in Organic Chemistry with 8-12+ years of experience in related industry, or MS in Organic Chemistry with 18+ years of experience in related industry, or BS in Organic Chemistry with 20+ years of experience in related industry. Research Investigator - Education & Experience Requirements
PhD in Organic Chemistry with 12+ years of experience in related industry, or MS in Organic Chemistry with 20+ years of experience in related industry, or BS in Organic Chemistry with 22+ years of experience in related industry. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required. Environment and Protective Equipment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet. The hiring range in Colorado for these positions is $100,000/year - $170,000/year depending on level which is determined by experience, education, and competencies. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This hiring range encompasses several levels. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #LI-SK1
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