WE ARE GROWING AND EXPANDING OPERATIONS!!!

Ortec has been providing custom chemical solutions and personalized service since 1980. With three plants and over 300 employees, we can meet the production needs of our customers while maintaining a high level of personalized service. We are large enough to get the job done, yet small enough to care. Even as the company grows and develops new services, we never forget the values that made us who we are as a company.

We are a team. A family. A group of smart, talented, big-hearted individuals working together for the success of our customers and the growth of our communities.

AND WE HONOR OUR COMMITMENTS

What we do at Ortec is complicated at times. Why we do what we do is not complicated: We want to make a difference for our customers and our communities around us. How we do what we do is also not complicated: everything starts with Integrity.

WHY ORTEC? The foundation of Ortec is our talented, dedicated employees. Our commitment to delivering chemical manufacturing services with measurable quality has made us a trusted partner to some of the most familiar names in business. Our success is drawn from the experience, energy and teamwork of our employees, who consistently deliver results by anticipating change and executing solutions with confidence and passion. At Ortec, you'll be working with the latest technologies and tools, not to mention some of the industry's best and brightest minds. From the top down, this type of commitment and energy is radiated throughout the company. The result is a growing, dynamic, and rewarding place to work - a company where we work as many and we win as one. You are a name, not a number!

We offer an excellent benefit package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and AD&D
• Annual Anniversary Cash Award
• On-Site Nurse
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 401k with match
• Annual Anniversary Cash Award

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Chemist/Scientist will work closely with the R&D Synthesis Group Leader to fulfill various project goals, which includes but is not limited to:

• Generate the pathway to research, develop and/or prove feasibility of new products, specifically, monomer and polymer synthesis
• Assist and/or perform the role of project leader in establishing project objectives to deliver against Project goals
• Interpret and communicate project milestones/accomplishments via technical reports and/or presentations
• Define a strategy of delivering polymer system solutions to meet Life Science customer needs
• Define and implement use of new technologies to develop and produce polymer systems, including, but not limited to process equipment and analytical instruments.
• Perform and evaluate analytical tests of R&D products, raw materials, etc., obtained using instrumentation, such as, HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, FT-IR, Karl Fisher, capillary viscosity, NMR, etc.
• Review laboratory data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness; identify results with potential issues requiring further investigation.
• Coordinate and advise laboratory personnel in the completion of development projects as necessary
• Work with Analytical Group to develop characterization techniques to support project objectives.
• Work with Technical/Engineering Group to develop/scale-up processes from lab-scale to commercial production
• Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques
• Prepare summary reports from laboratory data to ensure compliance with cGMP and GLP requirement
• Steward of R&D Labs and Equipment, including calibration and maintenance.
• Evaluate and define safe handling of materials utilized and/or produced within a project
• Abide by all Company and OSHA safety standards set for work areas.
• Abide by all FDA and applicable Quality standards, i.e., cGMP, GLP, GDP, etc.
• Continuous self-education and development on chemistries relevant to company core competencies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or 5 years' experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation theory and practice, specifically, GC, HPLC, NMR and FT-IR
• Knowledge of Polymer Chemistry and laboratory experimental techniques
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and willing to work overtime depending on project demand
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently to deliver on project goals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Degree or experience with/in Polymer Science/Engineering.
• 5 years' experience in R&D synthetic and analytical laboratory
• Working knowledge of Empower, Chemstation, MestReNova, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015 International Standard and cGMP protocols

This job posting is not all inclusive, please see job description for details.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, physical, reference checks, employment verifications, and background screenings.

Ortec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.