SC32P1 Information Scientist - Regulatory Chemist

CAS; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee retirement plan

Job summary

CAS is seeking an Information Scientist-Regulatory Chemist for its Content Operations Team in Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on applying scientific expertise to determine substance identity and build a premier CAS data collection for regulatory needs.

Ideal candidates have a chemistry background, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate across functions. The position is full-time with hybrid work options, offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a global

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific field with successful completion of organic chemistry coursework
• Excellent scientific comprehension, written, and verbal communication skills to communicate complex chemical substance identity concepts
• Experience in customer communications – verbal and written
• Strong critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills
• Learning agility to quickly learn and apply complex scientific concepts and policies
• Solutions focused, continuous improvement, and growth mindset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and collaboration software (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
• Ability to proactively collaborate, communicate, and share knowledge with peers with diverse backgrounds
• Strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• The Regulatory Chemist applies scientific expertise and analytical skills to support CAS Registry Services and build CAS’s data collection.
• They determine substance identity of submitted chemical information from CAS’ customers and regulatory agencies.
• They may provide scientific and content knowledge, insights, and solutions for other CAS functions, including scientific consulting services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer communications

Scientific reasoning

Learning agility

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific field

Organic chemistry coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Teams

Job description

SC32P1 Information Scientist - Regulatory Chemist

Job Category: Scientific Content

Requisition Number: SC32P002114

Contract: Full-Time, Hybrid

Locations

CAS
Columbus, OH 43202, USA

Description

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep enterprises thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

Position Summary

CAS is currently seeking a Information Scientist-Regulatory Chemist for our Content Operations Team. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Regulatory Chemist applies scientific expertise, analytical skills, problem solving capabilities, and customer communication skills to help support CAS Registry Services and build CAS’s world‑class collection of scientific data. They leverage their expertise to determine substance identity of submitted chemical information from CAS’ customers and regulatory agencies. The incumbent may also provide scientific and content knowledge, capabilities, insights, and solutions for other CAS functions, including scientific consulting services.


• The Regulatory Chemist analyzes chemical substance data such as structures, nomenclature, and processes to determine and assign CAS Registry Numbers.


• Specific responsibilities include collecting, organizing, and reviewing substance information, chemical legislation, and relevant scientific data.


• Knowledge of structural descriptions and naming conventions of chemical substances is preferred.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific field with successful completion of organic chemistry coursework


• Excellent scientific comprehension, written, and verbal communication skills to communicate complex chemical substance identity concepts


• Experience in customer communications – verbal and written


• Strong critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills


• Strong learning agility including ability to quickly learn and apply complex scientific concepts and policies and technology tools. Ability to apply learnings to new situations and glean relevant insights.


• Solutions focused, continuous improvement, and growth mindset.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team setting.


• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and collaboration software (Zoom, Teams, etc.)


• Ability to proactively collaborate, communicate, and share knowledge with peers with diverse backgrounds.


• Strong work ethic

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans.

Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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