Research Scientist: Complex Synthesis & Process Chemistry

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with Safe Harbor

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

EFC Gases & Advanced Materials, located in Hatfield, PA, seeks a Research Scientist to support development and scale-up of novel products from R&D to commercialization. The role demands independence, rigorous synthetic capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration across analytical chemistry, process development, and manufacturing.

The candidate will design multi-step syntheses, optimize conditions, and interpret complex analytical data while maintaining ELNs, SOPs, and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic, Organometallic, or Inorganic Chemistry with emphasis on synthesis.
• 5+ years hands-on research in organic/organometallic synthesis in industry or academia.
• Proven ability to design and execute multi-step syntheses and develop robust methodologies.
• Experience handling air- and moisture-sensitive compounds via Schlenk/glovebox.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out multi-step organic and organometallic syntheses to develop new molecules and materials.
• Optimize and scale synthetic routes for improved yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Work with analytical chemists and process development across teams to support projects.
• Maintain electronic notebooks and prepare technical reports and SOPs.
• Present findings through reports, publications, and patent disclosures when applicable.
• Follow safety procedures and ensure compliance with EH&S standards.
• Mentor junior scientists and foster collaborative lab culture.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Skills

Multi-step synthesis

Schlenk techniques

ELNs

NMR data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Organic/Organometallic/Inorganic Chemistry

Tools

Schlenk line

Glovebox

NMR

GC-MS

Job description

EFC Gases & Advanced Materials, located in Hatfield, PA, seeks a Research Scientist to support development and scale-up of novel products from R&D to commercialization. The role demands independence, rigorous synthetic capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration across analytical chemistry, process development, and manufacturing.

The candidate will design multi-step syntheses, optimize conditions, and interpret complex analytical data while maintaining ELNs, SOPs, and technical reports.