Associate Chemist Job Description Sample Template
JOB TITLE:
- Associate Chemist
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with multistep synthetic processes including semi-synthetic conversions from conception through production, especially at the pilot batch stage culminating in SOP generation.
- Work in the R&D lab helping to expand the company’s cannabinoid portfolio and explore their incorporation into novel product candidates.
- Preparation and procurement of reagents.
- Operation of material processing equipment.
- Analytical instrumentation skills for compound characterization (especially TLC, 1H, and 13C NMR, LCMS, GC-FID, and GCMS data interpretation).
- Contribute to the preparation of standard operating procedures for use in manufacturing facilities.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA / BS / MS, undergraduate research experience is an advantage
- 1-3 years of industry experience in process chemistry or medicinal chemistry
- Synthetic organic chemistry skills, including purification and identification of products
- Working knowledge of organic chemistry at both mechanistic and strategic planning levels
- Kilogram scale process chemistry experience is an advantage
- Basic awareness of chemical literature
- Ability to evaluate potential problems with both their own and others’ research projects
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills are required.
- Subject to background check per state cannabis regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, and reach with hands and arms.
- May be required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.