Scientist I, II or III Automation Chemist

Parexel • United States, United States • 1w ago

We are looking to fill a Scientist 1, 2, or 3 - Automation Chemist - Small Molecule position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Description

The HTE & Lead Discovery Capabilities group in Rahway is seeking a candidate to join their dynamic team whose mission is to invent and deploy enabling automated workflows to accelerate the discovery of new medicines. This lab-based role will involve the management of a variety of liquid handlers and automation platforms used for high-throughput synthetic experimentation. The successful candidate will work closely with project medicinal chemists to support them in the setup and execution of experiments.

Responsibilities

Maintain stocks of common lab consumables not regularly stocked by vendor (common solvents, plasticware etc.)

Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and service coordination for a variety of lab equipment while implementing standard methods to evaluate the following: system performance (pipetting accuracy), chemistry performance (micro/nano), and solid phase extraction performance

Under the direction and guidance of scientific supervisors, implement protocols assessing the performance of liquid handling platforms for chemical synthesis, reaction workup, and purification

Standardize robotic labware and equipment across laboratory instruments

Generate documentation and quick-start, end-to-end guides for newly developed automation protocols accessible to novice users

Support new users on automation platforms and collaborate with experienced users to implement additional synthetic functionality

Execute routine high-throughput synthetic experimentation including synthesis, workup, purification, data analysis, and report generation to support group innovation objectives

Partner with laboratory safety officers to maintain and improve standard of safety within the lab

Qualifications - B.S./M.S. in Chemistry or a closely related field including at least two semesters of organic chemistry and relevant years of experience as listed below

Scientist 1 - B.S. with 0-1 years of experience

Scientist 2 - B.S. with 1-2 years of experience; M.S. with 0-1 years

Scientist 3 - B.S. with 3-5 years of experience; M.S. with 1-2 years

Required Skills and Experience

Basic familiarity with common laboratory instrumentation including, but not limited to, HPLC

Basic familiarity with organic chemistry principles and nomenclature

Daily use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and oral/written communications skills

Minimum educational requirements include a BS or MS degree in chemistry or a closely related field including at least two semesters of organic chemistry

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience with automated liquid handling platforms which may include, but are not limited to, Bravo, Tecan, Hamilton, Agilent, Thermo, TTP Labtech

Experience in synthetic chemistry with a preference towards skills including high-throughput experimentation and purification

Experience with analytical characterization of new entities, especially UPLC-MS

Familiarity working with air sensitive chemistry techniques

Familiarity with managing data sets and data visualization tools (Spotfire, etc.)

About Parexel

Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.

Come join us!

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EEO Disclaimer

Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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