Process Chemist

The Bob Roberts Group, LLC · Madison, WI, Dane County, WI; Wisconsin, United States

Our client is a leading chemical manufacturer seeking a senior Process Chemist for their headquarters in the greater Madison, WI area. They offer a complete benefit package, salary rage of $130K - $140K with an annual bonus, holiday bonus, and profit sharing. Relocation benefits are available for a well-qualified candidate. Job responsibilities include:

• Provide technical expertise in the area of Process Chemistry
• Independently scout new chemical reaction pathways that might be useful for future inclusion on a larger scale
• Scale synthetic routes validated on kilo scale into multi-kilo scale reactors (400L, 800L, 2000L)
• Develop robust chemical processes that can be transferred to technical manufacturing / chemical operators
• Identify and implement necessary process equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation of technical manufacturing
• Train Chemical Operators and Production Chemist to safely perform scaled routes
• Routinely analyze and interpret 1-dimension and 2-dimension proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectra (1D-1H-NMR, 2D-1H-NMR) to assign molecular structures
• Routinely perform and analyze Ultra High-Pressure Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-MS)
• Assist in the preparation of data for regulatory filings on chemical syntheses of active ingredients

The following qualifications must be met to be considered for the position:

• PhD - Organic Chemistry, with 5 years’ experience as process chemist preferred OR
• MS – Organic Chemistry with 20 years’ hands-on chemistry process scale up experience required
• Large-scale (large batch) process chemistry experience that includes small molecule chemistry
• Must have large scale reactor experience (200L up to 2,000L)
• Strong background in scientific procedure that includes data analysis, experimental design, project management, and technical writing proficiencies
• Basic understanding of and willingness to learn statistical concepts
• Previous statistical experience using JMP, or similar statistical software a big plus
• Expertise with chemical reaction searching database, SciFinder or similar
• Understanding of Quality Control measures such as GLPs or current cGMPs; hands-on experience a big plus
• Expertise in LCMS, NMR, and other chemical structural analytical methods
• Demonstrated success working in manufacturing / technical production environments with a strong commitment to safety