Pharma Purification Chemist – Relocation Included

Cogent Scientific; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

Cogent Scientific is seeking a Pharma Purification Chemist to purify organic samples using chromatography, steer LC-MS based fraction identification, and optimize purification strategies in a fast-paced lab.

The role emphasizes collaboration with synthetic chemists, strict safety, and maintaining an organized facility on a standard 8a-5p onsite shift. Relocation support may be offered, with emphasis on quality and excellence.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field with 1–3 years of industry experience OR MS in Chemistry with 0–1 year of industry experience (preferably pharma).
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work across functions.

Responsibilities

• Purify organic samples using normal-phase and reversed-phase chromatography on milligram to multigram scale.
• Use LC-MS to identify products of interest and classify fractions for collection.
• Perform TLC plating and use rotavaps to concentrate fractions.
• Select purification techniques for unique mixtures.
• Communicate purification requirements with synthetic chemists.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive lab.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Agilent HPLCs

ChemStation

Job description

Cogent Scientific is seeking a Pharma Purification Chemist to purify organic samples using chromatography, steer LC-MS based fraction identification, and optimize purification strategies in a fast-paced lab.

The role emphasizes collaboration with synthetic chemists, strict safety, and maintaining an organized facility on a standard 8a-5p onsite shift. Relocation support may be offered, with emphasis on quality and excellence.