Associate Synthetic Chemist – EPG Molecule Innovation

David Protein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

401(k) with match

Gym expenses

Job summary

Epogee is seeking an Associate Synthetic Chemistry Scientist to join our team in New York City, supporting the synthesis and process development of EPG at bench scale. This hands-on role requires executing and optimizing propoxylation and esterification while troubleshooting performance and generating data for process improvements and SKU development.

You will work with the R&D team to translate results into actionable recommendations, maintain detailed records, and contribute to a culture of

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of hands-on synthetic chemistry lab experience (industry or academic).
• Practical experience running organic synthesis reactions at bench scale, including setup, workup, and purification.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques to monitor reaction progress and product quality (e.g., titration, GC, GPC).
• Comfortable working with reactive or hazardous reagents under safety protocols.
• Strong lab notebook and documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot experimental issues in real time.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe handling procedures for reactive and hazardous reagents and maintain lab safety compliance to contribute to a culture of safety.
• Execute propoxylation and esterification reactions at bench scale, following and refining established synthesis protocols.
• Troubleshoot reaction performance issues (yield, selectivity, byproduct formation) and propose process modifications.
• Support raw material qualification and incoming feedstock testing for synthesis inputs.
• Assist with reaction monitoring to characterize reaction kinetics and inform process control strategies.
• Prepare novel EPG analogs or process intermediates for evaluation by the applications and analytical teams.
• Maintain detailed synthesis records, batch documentation, and safety data suitable for stage-gate review and technology transfer.
• Operate and maintain synthesis‑related lab equipment (reactors, glassware, controlled‑atmosphere/pressure systems).
• Collaborate with analytical scientists to interpret characterization data and close the loop on synthesis optimization.

Skills

Lab troubleshooting

Independent work

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master in Organic Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Polymer Chemistry

Tools

GC

GPC

Titration

Job description

Epogee is seeking an Associate Synthetic Chemistry Scientist to join our team in New York City, supporting the synthesis and process development of EPG at bench scale. This hands-on role requires executing and optimizing propoxylation and esterification while troubleshooting performance and generating data for process improvements and SKU development.

You will work with the R&D team to translate results into actionable recommendations, maintain detailed records, and contribute to a culture of