Job Description

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to partner in the global effort to improve lives through innovative science with an experienced workforce. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
Good: We act ethically and morally.
Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for an Expert Small Molecule Purification Chemist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying, characterizing and purifying small molecule pharmaceutical compounds using analytical and chromatographic techniques (UPLC, RP-HPLC, SFC, LC-MS, etc.).
  • Accustomed to purifying samples weighing between milligram - over 100 g samples; completing 50+ samples/wk.
  • This DOES NOT include protein, oligonucleotide and other large molecules.
• Rapidly developing unique and effective methods on LC and SFC.
  • Extensive experience with SFC and chiral/achiral purification is required.
• Specifying alternative LC-MS columns/methods for specific projects.
• Using tools such as KNIME and MNOVA to facilitate and automating the processing and storage of large amounts of data in shared databases.
• Conducting preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on instrumentation as needed.
• Providing critical feedback to improve workflow and chemistry performance and implementation of best practices.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• MS in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related field with 5+ years of pharma laboratory experience outside of academia/academic research.
  • BS in Chemistry or related field with 8+ years of experience will also be considered.
• Extensive theoretical knowledge of UPLC, LC, LC-MS required, as well as hands-on experience with Waters and Agilent systems.
• SME (developer/administrator) with MNOVA and other laboratory software.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Demonstration of excellent team player and collaboration skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Relocation package,

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