Organic Lipid Chemist – Process Development & Scale-Up

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ) is seeking an Organic Chemist/Scientist to develop, optimize, and document fatty-acid-related synthesis and purification processes for raw materials used in cell-culture media production.

The role focuses on fatty acids and lipids with potential expansion to other materials. You will perform multi-step syntheses, characterize products with HPLC/LC-MS/NMR, troubleshoot issues, and support transfer of processes to Rockford manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Organic Chemistry or closely related field.
• Industrial experience in organic synthesis and process development is valued.
• Ability to design, optimize, and document multi-step syntheses for lipid-related materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute lab experiments for synthesis and process development of fatty acids, glycerides, phospholipids, and related lipids.
• Develop and optimize synthetic routes with emphasis on yield, purity, reproducibility, and scalability.
• Develop purification strategies using chromatography, HPLC, crystallization, extraction, and related methods.
• Characterize materials using HPLC, LC-MS/MS, NMR, FT-IR, UV/Vis, and related techniques.
• Troubleshoot reactions and purification processes to meet specifications.
• Perform feasibility studies with alternate starting materials and define conditions for quality targets.
• Support scale-up from lab to gram/hundreds of gram scales and transfer to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Analytical Development to ensure fit-for-purpose methods.
• Prepare materials for internal evaluation, packaging, process validation, and transfer.
• Write protocols, reports, batch instructions, and technical summaries with traceability.
• Maintain accurate lab records and data integrity for assessments and decisions.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, Analytical, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and PM teams.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Reaction optimization

Multi-step synthesis

Purification techniques

Analytical data interpretation

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

M.S./Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS/MS

NMR

FT-IR

Job description

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ) is seeking an Organic Chemist/Scientist to develop, optimize, and document fatty-acid-related synthesis and purification processes for raw materials used in cell-culture media production.

The role focuses on fatty acids and lipids with potential expansion to other materials. You will perform multi-step syntheses, characterize products with HPLC/LC-MS/NMR, troubleshoot issues, and support transfer of processes to Rockford manufacturing operations.