SC32P2 Information Scientist-Organic Chemist

CAS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee savings and retirement plans

Job summary

CAS, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Organic Chemist to curate chemical reaction data and build CAS’s content collection. You will analyze literature, index reactions, and apply CAS indexing policies while leveraging your chemistry knowledge.

The role requires an advanced degree in organic chemistry (or a BA with 1–3 years) and strong reading/writing skills, with a focus on accuracy and collaboration in a global team.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in organic chemistry or a bachelor’s with 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Strong reading and writing of scientific content in chemistry.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply policies, tools, and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, collect, and curate chemical reaction data from literature.
• Index reactions using CAS policies and contribute to content collections.
• Collaborate with peers and other CAS functions to share knowledge.

Skills

Organic chemistry degree

Language skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Education

Advanced degree in organic chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job 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 businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking an Organic Chemist on our Content Operations team. This position is located at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Position Summary

The Organic Chemist applies scientific expertise, analytical skills, problem solving capabilities, and relevant language skills to help build CAS’s world-class collection of reaction data. They leverage their expertise to curate high-quality research data from chemical literature in their area of scientific expertise and across a diversity of scientific domains. The incumbent may also provide scientific and content knowledge, capabilities, insights, and solutions for other CAS functions.

Job Accountabilities

The Organic Chemist analyzes, collects, and curates the valuable chemical reaction data disclosed in scientific literature, utilizing CAS Reactions indexing policies and their expertise. Leveraging their technical knowledge and applicable language skills, they extract key insights and build the CAS Content Collection. Specific responsibilities include reaction analysis of chemical literature with reaction content and indexing those reactions in a production environment.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in organic chemistry. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of related work experience.
• Japanese, Korean, and/or Chinese language skill is desired, but not required.
• Excellent scientific reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Strong learning aptitude, including the ability to quickly learn and apply complex scientific concepts, policies, and technology tools. Ability to apply learnings to new situations and to glean relevant insights.
• Solutions focused with an aim towards continuous improvement and growth.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications. Aptitude and interest for learning and using various web-based and/or proprietary computer applications including, but not limited to video conferencing, instant messaging, and document sharing software.
• 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