Senior Pharma Organic Chemist - Multi-Project Synthesis

Cogent Scientific; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

PTO & paid holidays

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, seeks an Experienced Pharma Organic Chemist to drive multi-project synthesis from early route scouting to late-stage optimization. This role offers exposure to Bayesian‑designed experiments, kinetic modeling, and analytical method development using UPLC.

You will join a collaborative team, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to quality systems.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemistry with pharma experience (industry-based).
• Strong bench chemistry across small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides.
• Familiarity with Bayesian-optimized experiments and/or kinetic modeling workflows.
• Detail-oriented with a track record of high-quality results across multiple projects.
• Experience with discovery, development, manufacturing, or process support.

Responsibilities

• Execute synthesis across multiple concurrent drug development projects from early route scouting to late-stage optimization.
• Develop and validate UPLC and other analytical methods to support reaction development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot reactions and share insights.
• Authors or contributes to technical reports and maintains proper documentation.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and quality systems adherence.

Skills

Bench chemistry

Small molecule synthesis

Peptide/oligo synthesis

Analytical support

Bayesian design familiarity

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

MS in Chemistry (preferred)

Tools

UPLC

Job description

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, seeks an Experienced Pharma Organic Chemist to drive multi-project synthesis from early route scouting to late-stage optimization. This role offers exposure to Bayesian‑designed experiments, kinetic modeling, and analytical method development using UPLC.

You will join a collaborative team, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to quality systems.