Senior Process Development Chemist

Vertellus; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Development Chemist to lead the hands-on development of innovative process chemistry. In this pivotal role, you will enhance business growth by developing safe and efficient synthetic routes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and innovation within the organization. If you are passionate about chemistry and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company dedicated to making a positive impact through high-performance materials and specialty ingredients.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of laboratory experience in process chemistry development.
• Experience with common organic reactions and analytical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of new process chemistry for commercial operations.
• Collaborates with teams for new product introductions and process improvements.

Skills

Organic Chemistry

Project Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Vacancy Name	Senior Process Development Chemist
Vacancy No	VN211
Department	R&D
Location	Indianapolis Lab
Employment Type	Full-Time
Company Overview	Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.
Description	The Senior Process Development Chemist leads the hands-on development of new process chemistry and provides advanced chemistry support for existing processes across all Aurorium product lines and operations.
Job Details	Role Specific Responsibilities: Develops synthetic routes that are safe, efficient, cost-effective, environmentally friendly, andwell-suited for commercial operations Leads all aspects of process chemistry development for focused new process chemistry initiatives. Explores, identifies, and understands opportunities for process chemistry development and support to enhance business growth and productivity. Keeps abreast of trends in the specialty chemicals industry and communicates opportunities and challenges to the rest of the organization. Converts technical information into appropriate language and level for external and internal technical and commercial audiences. Collaborates with business unit technical teams for the development and support of new product introductions to plant operations. Serves as a project manager as well as participates as a team member on new processdevelopment and engineering projects. Becomes an active member of the global technology team and provides expertise, consultation, and recommendations as assigned. Works directly with engineering and operations teams to develop new ideas to derive value. Compliance: Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times Problem Solving and Innovation: Active participation in continuous improvement activities Participates in problem-solving Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance Education and Qualifications: M.S. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related technical discipline Experience Minimum of 5 years hands-on laboratory experience developing new process chemistry Experience performing common organic reactions (e.g., nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, elimination, oxidation, reduction, Diles- Alder, condensation, esterification) Experience transitioning processes from the laboratory to pilot to commercial scale. Experience performing analytical methodologies (e.g., NMR, MS, IR, GC, HPLC) and/or interpreting their results. Experience searching scientific literature and technical database structures Established technical contacts within the industrial and professional society communities that foster learning, technology development, and potential new business opportunities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong communication, project management skills, and organizational skills. An aptitude for innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. Capable at providing efficient customer service and technical support for sales and business development activities. Drive for continuous learning and broadening the knowledge base for the entire organization. Capable of working in a cross-functional organization, developing team-building skills, and maintainingpositive and collaborative relationships with co-workers Ability to travel up to 10% in support of pilot or plant trials. Proficiency in Microsoft office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc. Embodies the core values of Aurorium: credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions outcome-oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness empowered accountability:empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard. If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today! Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays. Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.#LI-Onsite
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