Chemistry Associate — Hybrid R&D & API Synthesis

Evonik group; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Chemistry Associate to support R&D and quality control through chemical synthesis and laboratory testing.

You will perform analyses (pH, GC, NMR, HPLC, KF), contribute to experimental reports, and ensure compliance with cGMP and safety standards while collaborating with scientists to advance new products and processes.

Excellent documentation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related area (0–5 yrs experience) preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory or equivalent work.
• Able to independently execute guided tasks and practice safe and clean laboratory practices.
• Strong math skills - basic understanding of analysis of experimental data.
• Good documentation, communication, interpersonal skills.
• Use of statistical software, HPLC and computer control experience preferred.
• Prior experience with process laboratory work, cGMPs, maintenance of equipment and analytical instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical synthesis and lab testing to assist scientists in R&D and quality control.
• Perform analyses on production and lab samples using techniques (pH, GC, NMR, HPLC, KF).
• Prepare experimental reports and assist scientists with data interpretation.
• Support the manufacturing process by generating data using laboratory process procedures and deviation analysis.
• Adhere to cGMP requirements and environmental, health, safety standards.

Skills

Strong math skills

Good documentation

Communication/interpersonal skills

Statistical software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

HS Diploma and 5 years equivalent work experience

Tools

HPLC

GC

NMR

KF

Job description

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Chemistry Associate to support R&D and quality control through chemical synthesis and laboratory testing.

You will perform analyses (pH, GC, NMR, HPLC, KF), contribute to experimental reports, and ensure compliance with cGMP and safety standards while collaborating with scientists to advance new products and processes.

Excellent documentation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in a fast-paced lab environment.