What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmaceutical Preparative Purification Chemist position at Cogent Scientific?
Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to support the life sciences industry with specialized laboratory services delivered by professional scientists—advancing research, fostering collaboration, and accelerating innovation with quality and a commitment to excellence. 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, attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment. Relocation benefits may be included for this role. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:
Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.
Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
This job posting will close by 6/1/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.
Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment. Relocation benefits may be included for this role. 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.
Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Purifying small molecule samples using one or more of the following:
- HPLC - Reversed phase purification using Agilent 1100/1200/1260/1290 series. Familiarity with ChemStation software recommended.
- Prep-LC experience strongly preferred.
- ISCO Combiflash and ACCQPrep.
- Chiral purification using LC and SFC systems.
- Performing purification instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
- Providing critical feedback to improve workflow and chemistry performance and implementation of best practices.
- BS - Chemistry or related field with 3-6 years of industry experience (preferably pharma). MS - Chemistry with 1-3 years of industry experience would also be considered.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
- Works well both within a team and as an individual.
- Proven ability to work under high-pressure environments preferred.
- 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.
Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.
Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
This job posting will close by 6/1/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.