For more than 20 years, as Albany Molecular Research Inc. (AMRI), we have provided fully integrated drug discovery, development and manufacturing services – all while adapting to the rapidly changing needs of our customers within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related industries.
With locations in the United States, Europe and Asia, AMRI SMARTSOURCING™ offers you a versatile and strategic way of partnering with us that is designed to deliver reduced risk, greater flexibility and a better return on investment. AMRI has successfully partnered R&D programs and is actively seeking to out-license its remaining programs for further development.
Post: Research Associate - Chemical Development - 1000448
Job Description
The Research Associate, Chemical Development, is an expert synthetic organic chemist. The scientist's principal responsibility is in the design, synthesis, purification and identification of chemical intermediates and target compounds. The scientist is expected to provide contributions to the chemical problems assigned.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Synthesize target compounds utilizing a blend of both classical and modern technology effectively.
- Modify reaction conditions in accord with visual observations to allow rapid, successful production of target compounds.
- Use a broad spectrum of practical laboratory skills as needed; including advanced methods of purification of solvents and reagents, running reactions under anhydrous and oxygen free conditions, and using advanced methods for isolation/purification of sensitive materials.
- Utilize all available techniques and analytical instrumentation for monitoring laboratory experiments and the analysis of products effectively.
- Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner.
- Maintain familiarity with the 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. Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or service.
- Adapt to changing priorities such that productivity is unaffected. Contribute suggestions to coworkers.
- Organize work time so that several reactions are run concurrently.
- Use time efficiently to produce target compounds with investigation of side reactions being normally given low priority. Manage workload and time to enable the incumbent to perform multiple projects effectively, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis.
- Contribute technically to the Company's web site; seek opportunities to publish.
- Conduct literature searches for specific target compounds, structures related to the target compound, or to determine specific conditions for compounds and reactions.
- Keep abreast of current scientific literature and discuss new findings with colleagues.
- Communicate effectively in verbal and written form on research results, issues, and plans.
- Find new and better ways of performing job by challenging established procedures.
- Require minimal supervision, bring assignments to completion independently
Candidate Profile :
• Ph.D. Degree in Organic Chemistry or equivalent experience
• Other pertinent training/courses
Additional Information:
Requisition Code: 1000448
Location: US-NY-Albany
Industry Type: Pharma/Biotech/Vaccines
Last Date: 13th October., 2016
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