Senior Chemist

Quadratic 3D, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate PhD-level synthetic chemist to lead the discovery of small molecules for next-generation 3D printing resins. This exciting role involves rapid exploration of chemical space through organic synthesis, focusing on developing structure-property relationships. Candidates will utilize their expertise in synthetic and physical organic chemistry to drive projects from conception to completion. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the future of materials science and technology. If you have a robust publication record and a passion for creativity in chemistry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or BS with 5+ years in small molecule discovery.
• Strong expertise in synthetic and physical organic chemistry.
• Ability to independently drive projects from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot small molecule synthetic routes.
• Characterize lead candidates using various spectroscopy techniques.
• Collaborate to establish structure-property relationships.

Skills

Synthetic Chemistry

Physical Organic Chemistry

Data Analysis Tools

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

BS in Chemistry with 5+ years experience

Tools

UPLC

NMR Spectroscopy

UV/Vis Spectroscopy

IR Spectroscopy

Mass Spectrometry

DFT

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Description

We are seeking a passionate PhD-level synthetic chemist to drive the discovery of small molecules for next-generation 3D printing resins. Similar to a drug discovery role, this position involves rapid exploration of chemical space through organic synthesis to develop structure-property relationships. Our feedback loops take only days rather than months or years, involving diverse photochemistry. This role is ideal for synthetic chemists with a passion for physical organic chemistry. Our process uses minimal amounts of each lead candidate, so synthetic creativity is not limited by scalability concerns common in materials applications.

Responsibilities

1. Design, refine, and troubleshoot small molecule synthetic routes, focusing on divergent or modular approaches to rapidly generate lead candidates.
2. Characterize lead candidates using UPLC, NMR, UV/Vis, IR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry.
3. Contribute to developing high-throughput analytical capabilities, small molecule databases, and virtual libraries.
4. Collaborate with analytical chemists and chemical engineers to establish structure-property relationships in formulations containing lead candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

1. PhD in Organic Chemistry or BS in Chemistry with 5+ years of experience in small molecule discovery roles.
2. Strong expertise in synthetic and physical organic chemistry, demonstrated through publications and activities.
3. Experience designing and executing multi-step synthetic routes.
4. Proficiency with modern computing and data analysis tools relevant to synthetic chemistry.
5. Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
6. Ability to independently drive projects from conception to completion.
7. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
8. Robust publication record as lead author and contributor.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Expertise in photochemistry and/or radical chemistry.
2. Experience with synthesis of heterocyclic and extended aromatic systems relevant to organic (opto)electronics.
3. Familiarity with cheminformatics and computational chemistry tools (e.g., DFT).

Additional Information

• Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts.

We value diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Senior Level & Employment Type

• Mid-Senior level
• Full-time

Job Function & Industry

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Manufacturing