Sr. Scientist R&D

Avantor; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and flexible spending

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase program

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Sr. Scientist in New Jersey to lead hands-on synthesis and development of new products and applications. You will execute laboratory experiments, design procedures, and plan projects under Avantor processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. with 1–2 years post-doctoral experience, has hands-on experience with organic and polymer synthesis, GLP guidelines, instrument operation, and thorough documentation of protocols and analytical results.

Qualifications

• Ph.D degree with 1-2 years of post‑doc work experience is required.
• Hands‑on execution of chemical laboratory experiments is required.
• Experience conducting experimental work following GLP principles is required.
• Experience managing laboratory equipment is required.
• Experience lab work & process development for chemical products/polymers is required.
• Preparing experimental protocols, SOPs and analytical testing is required.
• Experience planning and performing laboratory experiments is required; ability to analyze, summarize and report results.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory experiments for materials synthesis/purification and downstream processes.
• Develop and optimize procedures for new product/applications.
• Prepare experimental protocols, SOPs and analytic test methods.
• Analyze, summarize and report results to scientific meetings and projects.
• Maintain instrument operation and troubleshooting per SOPs.

Skills

Lab experiments

GLP practices

Synthesis

Polymer synthesis

Analytical testing

SOPs writing

Instrument operation

Microsoft Office

Education

PhD degree

Post-doc experience

Tools

NMR spectroscopy

GPC/SEC

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

The Opportunity: The Sr. Scientist is responsible for the hands‑on execution of laboratory experiments and contribution to the design of scientific procedures. This position is for development of new product/applications development along with project planning and execution as per Avantor processes. More specifically, we need skilled synthetic chemist to develop novel routes that are efficient and sustainable. What we're looking for Education: Ph.D degree with 1-2 years of post‑doc work experience is required. Experience: Hands‑on execution of chemical laboratory experiments is required; Experience conducting experimental work following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) principles is required Experience managing laboratory equipment is required Experience conducting lab work & process development for chemical products / polymers is required Experience providing hands‑on support to conduct synthesis work is required Experience preparing experimental protocols, SOPs and analytical testing is required Experience planning and performing laboratory experiments is required; experience analyzing, summarizing and reporting results is required. Working knowledge of experimental laboratory instruments and scientific products is required; experience with organic and polymer synthesis as well as characterization methods and tools is required Basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent) is required. Experience utilizing safe laboratory practices and procedures is required Direct laboratory experience in synthesis, purification and characterization of organic molecules, polymers and inorganic material is required. Experience working in a GLP/GMP facility is preferred. Experience preparing experimental protocols, SOPs and analytical test methods is preferred. Operation and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments and troubleshooting procedures in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) experience is preferred. Perform other duties as assigned. How you will thrive Under minimal supervision, independently or jointly conceptualizes, plans and performs laboratory experiments such as materials synthesis/purification, downstream processes along with chemical or biochemical analysis to advance new product/application projects though development phases. Will conduct experimental work following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) principles. Prepares experimental protocols, SOPs and analytical test methods needed to perform work under general guidance. Analyzes, summarizes, and accurately reports results, in a timely manner, to contribute to scientific meetings and project outcomes. Operation and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments and troubleshooting procedures in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Accurately documents all procedures and observations. Maintains laboratory area, utilizes safe practices while working in the laboratory environment as per EHS guidelines and policy. Supports preparation of materials/samples following defined protocols. Process troubleshooting Perform other duties as assigned. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life‑changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency: The expected pre‑tax pay for this position is $86,000.00 - $138,000.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellness programs
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase program
• 11 paid holidays
• accrue 18 PTO days annually
• eligible for volunteer time off
• 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave)
• These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules

Avantor, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission‑critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.