Description

SACHEM, Inc. is a privately held chemical science company with a strong focus on the development of high purity, high performance products and services. SACHEM is recognized for innovation, technical expertise, revolutionary service and an unwavering commitment to safety and the environment. To provide seamless service, responsiveness and support, SACHEM is organized around regional business units for the Americas, Europe and Asia with expanding manufacturing operations and a global service network spanning over 30 countries. Our global presence provides opportunity for associates to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. An important part of our culture is The SACHEM Way that acknowledges that the company and our associates agree to take responsibility for our shared success and to do it with integrity and respect.

As a Senior R&D Chemist, Organic Synthesis & Process Development, you will:

• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental requirements, be the safety champion of the synthesis group. 
• Synthesize organic compounds (primarily quaternary ammonium salts and their derivatives), execute process development and optimization experiments, perform analysis and characterization of organic compounds using conventional analytical techniques/instruments, and communicate data and results to key stakeholders.
• Design and execute lab-scale and pilot scale experiments for new product process research and development.
• Lead Cross-function team in technology evaluation and new product and/or new process transfer from technology to production. Actively engage with plant operations and engineering to scale-up and integrate synthetic processes designed in the laboratory. 
• Support base business by leading continuous process improvement projects and executing laboratory-scale synthetic operations to support full-scale processes improvement activities.
• Collaborate with procurement, quality assurance, and other technologists to evaluate and qualify new raw materials and suppliers in the interest of quality, cost, and business continuity.
• Be a strong project leader and communicator by interacting with key stakeholders to align project goals, scope, timeline, budget, and deliverables; maintain a cadence of reporting progress. 
• Consistently engage across the organization to develop, establish, and maintain partnerships with multiple stakeholders.
• Supervise /coach junior chemists, participate in professional development activities, and be a strong advocate for team cohesion.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s or PHD Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Senior Chemist with >5-10 years (10 years for MS, 5 years for a PHD) of combined research and industry experience in Chemical Synthesis and Process Research and Development.
• Expertise in organic chemistry including state-of-the-art and industry-standard synthetic and supporting analytical techniques.
• Expertise in organic synthesis route design, process development, scale-up, and technology transfer to ensure optimal product quality and process efficiency.
• Experience with design and implementation of practical, robust, scalable, and cost-effective processes in compliance with regulations.
• Project management - consistently engages with stakeholders to effectively manage and coordinate resources, budget, timelines. Experience with stage-gate processes is a plus.
• Inquisitive and intellectually curious, fast learner, critical thinker, creative and pragmatic problem solver.
• competency in analytical instrumentation that may include HPLC (-UV, -MS, -CAD, -ELSD, etc.), GC (-MS, -FID, -EC etc.), NMR, FTIR, UV-vis, etc.
• Proficiency in software applications such as: Microsoft Office product suite, Scifinder®, and patent search software etc.
• Familiar with the principles of green chemistry.
• Familiar with industrial-scale reactors and associated equipment trains.
• Able to switch quickly from one project to another and be able to multitask safely and effectively.
• Well organized and good at documenting work.
• Strong organizational, influencing, and interpersonal skills to solve problems, drive change and relate with various stakeholders, and collaborate internally.
• Strong listening, verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Able to use analytics in complex decision-making.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

If you are a results-oriented communicator and think you can work following The SACHEM Way, innovate in big ways or small, make decisions in complex situations, keep up with the business and market trends and strive for career mastery through continuous learning, you could be a great fit to our team!

What we can offer:

We support our Associates in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. We offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Generous 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation
• Life, Disability and Accidental Death Insurance

Sachem provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.