Chemist

Tata Consultancy Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual incentive

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Certification reimbursement

Time off and holidays

401K and retirement

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Cincinnati seeks a Wet Lab Chemist to support R&D projects involving chemical and polymer synthesis. The role requires handling hazardous chemicals, designing experiments, and performing characterization with FTIR, DSC, and titration. You will document methods and results, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety compliance.

Salary range is $115,000 - $130,000 per year with benefits and professional development opportunities. Bachelor's degree in science is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on wet lab experience in chemicals and polymer synthesis.
• Experience with hazardous chemicals and lab safety protocols.
• Ability to design experiments and analyze data.
• Familiar with chemical characterization methods (titration, FTIR, DSC, etc.).
• Authoring protocols, reports, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wet lab experiments involving chemical and polymer synthesis.
• Prepare and manage chemical formulations, resins, and solutions.
• Design experiments and apply problem-solving techniques.
• Ensure lab safety with hazardous chemicals.
• Perform chemical characterization using FTIR, DSC, and titration.
• Analyze data and derive technical conclusions.
• Troubleshoot reactions, formulations, and material performance issues; develop methods and reports.
• Support GMP compliance and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Assist in IQ/OQ/PQ for lab equipment and validation.

Skills

Wet lab skills

Chemical synthesis

Hazardous chemicals handling

Experimental design

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

B.Sc Degree

Tools

FTIR

DSC

Titration

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Hands-on wet lab experience in chemicals and polymer synthesis; Ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab environment and support various projects
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals and lab safety protocols; Isocyanate chemistry experience preferred but not required.
• Preparation and handling of chemical formulations, resins, and solutions; Strong experimental design and problem-solving capability
• Familiar with test method development and variety of chemical characterization methods such as titration, FTIR, DSC, polymer structure-property testing etc.
• Troubleshooting of reaction, formulation, or material performance issues
• Authoring of protocols, reports, and technical documentation
• Data analysis and interpretation with clear technical conclusions

Nice to Have Skill

• Understanding of GMP and regulated lab environments (medical device/pharma preferred)
• Experience supporting IQ/OQ/PQ for lab equipment or processes
• Documentation practices aligned with audit-ready and traceable systems
• Lab management experience

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct wet lab experiments involving chemical and polymer synthesis to support R&D projects.
• Prepare, handle, and manage chemical formulations, resins, and laboratory solutions.
• Design experiments and apply problem-solving techniques to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure strict adherence to lab safety protocols while working with hazardous chemicals.
• Perform chemical characterization using techniques like FTIR, DSC, and titration methods.
• Analyze experimental data and derive meaningful technical conclusions.
• Troubleshoot reactions, formulations, and material performance issues effectively. Develop, document, and maintain test methods, protocols, and technical reports.
• Support compliance with GMP and maintain documentation aligned with audit-ready standards.
• Assist in lab equipment/process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and overall lab operations.

Salary Range: $115,000 -$130,000 year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacati on, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ( B.Sc Degree )