Hybrid Chemistry Associate — R&D & QC Analysis

Evonik; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, IN seeks a Chemistry Associate to support research and development, QC, and manufacturing with hands-on lab work. You will perform analyses, prepare intermediates and APIs, and collaborate with scientists to generate experimental reports in a cGMP environment.

The role requires a Chemistry degree with 0–5 years of lab experience, strong data analysis, and meticulous documentation.

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

• Solves problems in limited area.
• Knows and performs most lab methods within area of responsibility.
• Can edit lab models without help and can write new lab models with help from senior technicians or scientists.
• Interprets data and draws conclusions by limited application of theory.
• Performs analyses on production and lab samples by various techniques (i.e. pH, GC, NMR, HPLC, KF, etc.) and reports data.
• Performs lab experiments, including executing instructions for small and medium scale preparation of intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) including small molecule organic synthesis.
• Work with scientists to provide experimental reports when needed.
• Supports the manufacturing process by generating data using laboratory process procedures, and providing deviation support.
• Responsible to meet fundamental cGMP requirements relating to their conduct and work practices to ensure the SISPQ (Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, Quality) of the products manufactured at Evonik Tippecanoe Laboratories.
• Adhere to ESHS programs, rules, & procedures.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion

Skills

Laboratory experience

Documentation

Math/data analysis

Good communication

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

NMR

KF

Statistical software

Job description

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, IN seeks a Chemistry Associate to support research and development, QC, and manufacturing with hands-on lab work. You will perform analyses, prepare intermediates and APIs, and collaborate with scientists to generate experimental reports in a cGMP environment.

The role requires a Chemistry degree with 0–5 years of lab experience, strong data analysis, and meticulous documentation.