Senior Polymer Chemist – Pharma Materials & Scale-Up

Croda; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Career development

Company-paid life insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

Croda is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Synthetic Chemistry to join our Princeton R&D team. This role demands a strong background in polymer chemistry and analytical science, focusing on innovative solutions in pharmaceuticals. You will lead the design and synthesis of chemical systems and collaborate closely with various teams to translate scientific innovation into practical applications.

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $145,000 and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in specialty chemicals or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong foundation in synthetic chemistry and polymer systems.
• Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques and material characterization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and synthesis of polymers and small molecules for pharmaceuticals.
• Translate laboratory chemistry into scalable processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for technology transfer and commercialization.

Skills

Synthetic chemistry

Polymer chemistry

Analytical chemistry

Project management

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry (Polymer, Organic, Materials)

Tools

NMR

HPLC

GPC

LC-MS

FTIR

GC-FID/MS

Job description

Croda is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Synthetic Chemistry to join our Princeton R&D team. This role demands a strong background in polymer chemistry and analytical science, focusing on innovative solutions in pharmaceuticals. You will lead the design and synthesis of chemical systems and collaborate closely with various teams to translate scientific innovation into practical applications.

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $145,000 and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, and career development opportunities.