Kilolab Chemist H/F

Seqens SAS; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seqens SAS is seeking a Kilolab/Production Chemist located in Harvard, Massachusetts. The role involves executing cGMP and non-GMP kilo scale chemical processes, and conducting experiments under the supervision of a Senior Chemist.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related fields and up to five years of experience. Knowledge of chemical analysis techniques and attention to detail are essential for success in this collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline.
• Entry-level up to five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe Chemical Hygiene and Process Safety policies.
• Execute process optimization experiments with Senior Chemists.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DoE) as needed.
• Execute chemical processes at gram to kilo scale.
• Record experimental procedures in Master Processing Records.
• Assemble/disassemble chemical processing equipment.
• Perform chemical analysis using various techniques.
• Interpret analytical data with Senior Chemists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Synthetic organic chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline

Tools

HPLC

TLC

IR

Job description

The Kilolab/Production Chemist will execute cGMP and non-GMP kilo scale chemical processes documented in Master Processing Records to produce material for clinical studies. She/He will also conduct bench scale Design of Experiments and process optimization under the supervision of a Senior Chemist.

Responsibilities

• Observes all Chemical Hygiene and Process Safety policies and procedures.
• Executes process optimization experiments in collaboration with Senior Chemists.
• Executes Design of Experiments (DoE) in collaboration with Senior Chemists.
• Executes chemical processes at gram to kilo scale based on procedures and Master Processing Records.
• Comprehensive recording of experimental procedures and methodologies in Master Processing Records and Laboratory Notebooks.
• Assembly/disassembly of chemical processing equipment.
• Chemical analysis by HPLC, TLC, IR, and other techniques as required.
• Interpretation of analytical data in collaboration with Senior Chemists.
• The Kilo Lab is a team-based environment. The ability to work closely and collaboratively with others is of paramount importance.
• Attention to detail and a strong interest in synthetic organic chemistry are highly valued.
• GMP Requirement: cGMP production experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline.
• From entry-level up to five years of experience.