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Universal Display Corporation

Process Chemist

Universal Display Corporation, New Castle, Delaware, United States, 19720

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Adesis Inc. – a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a global leader in organic light emitting diodes, is a premier contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) accelerating our clients’ success in the biotech, pharmaceutical and specialty chemistry industries.

We specialize in organic and organometallic synthesis, from milligrams to multi-kilogram quantities, and our team solves challenging chemistry problems across research, scale-up, and manufacturing.

Job Summary The manufacturing Process Chemist works independently and as part of a team to develop, optimize, and transfer commercial manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include equipment set-up, protocol execution, and documentation under guidance of chemists and senior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Develop robust processes for target compounds, ensuring safety and reproducibility.

Develop alternate synthetic routes and modify reactants or equipment as required.

Solve complex chemical problems during process development, optimization, or scale‑up.

Apply reaction kinetics, design of experiments, solubility and crystallization, mass transfer, heat transfer and process safety principles to identify critical parameters.

Maintain accurate documentation: batch records, production instructions and development/qualification reports.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Technical and Specialized Equipment

NMR

UPLC/MS

EasyMax, PolyBLOCK

Jacketed reactors

GC/MS

Automated chromatography systems

Hydrogenation equipment

Required Qualifications

BS or MS in Chemistry or related field.

2–5 years of technical production, R&D, or new product development experience.

Strong problem‑solving skills and data analysis.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic team environment.

Working knowledge of ISO‑9001, cGMP, and/or ICH Q7 preferred.

Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TOC) a plus.

Experience with EasyMax, PolyBlock, continuous flow reactors, or in‑situ process monitoring a plus.

Proficient with MS Office, ChemDraw, Reaxys, and Scifinder.

Current Benefits at Adesis

Competitive base salary and annual bonus program.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees and family.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).

Group term life, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

401(k) company contribution.

Annual charitable matching gift.

Generous paid time off.

Annual compensation range: $65k‑$75k.

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