Scientist-II

Artech Information System LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company is seeking an analytical scientist at their Waltham, MA research center. The role involves developing separation methods for chromatographic purification of small molecules. The right candidate will have an MS or PhD in chemistry, strong experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and hands-on skills with a range of analytical techniques including HPLC and LC/MS. Excellent communication and organization skills are essential for managing multiple tasks under pressure.

Qualifications

• MS degree in chemistry with 5+ years of experience or PhD degree in chemistry with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry (small molecule).
• Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop separation methods for chromatographic purification of small molecules.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

HPLC

UPLC

LC/MS

LC/MS/MS

SFC

Ion Chromatography

GC

GC/MS

GC/MS/MS

Organic synthesis

Analytical chemistry

Microsoft Office

Agilent Chemstation

Waters MassLynx

Thermo Xcalibur

Education

MS degree in chemistry

PhD degree in chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Research database

eNotebook

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

• Analytical scientist responsible for the development of separation methods for the chromatographic purification of achiral and chiral small molecules from mixtures submitted by our medicinal chemistry and synthesis development scientists at our Waltham, MA research center.
• Skills Hands-on experiences with HPLC, UPLC, LC/MS, LC/MS/MS, SFC, Ion Chromatography, CE, GC, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS;
• Working knowledge in organic synthesis /small molecule purification; chiral purification experience is a plus; Extensive experience in method development, basic instrument maintenance and troubleshooting; Must be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills, cooperative and flexible;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, and perform well under pressure and stringent deadlines .
• Education: MS degree in chemistry with a minimum of five years of relevant experience or PhD degree in chemistry with a minimum of two years of relevant experience; Working experience in pharmaceutical industry (small molecule);
• Working knowledge in LIMS, research database and eNotebook;
• Broad knowledge in the application of analytical chemistry in pharmaceutical discovery research Software literacy: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Agilent Chemstation, Waters MassLynx, Thermo Xcalibur

Qualifications

Education: MS degree in chemistry with a minimum of five years of relevant experience or PhD degree in chemistry with a minimum of two years of relevant experience; Working experience in pharmaceutical industry (small molecule);

Additional Information

Technical Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific)

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