What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist position at Meet Life Sciences?
Job Summary
Seeking a Synthetic Chemist to support research and development, process development, impurity synthesis, and production support within a synthetic chemistry laboratory. This role involves conducting organic chemistry experiments, performing routine analytical testing, troubleshooting chemical processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support scale-up and manufacturing activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform synthetic chemistry experiments supporting process development, impurity synthesis, and production operations.
- Operate standard laboratory equipment and apply organic chemistry techniques, including reflux, distillation, crystallization, and purification.
- Conduct routine analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, GC, IR, and NMR.
- Troubleshoot chemical processes and assist with resolving production and quality issues.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, technical reports, standard operating procedures, and other required documentation.
- Analyze experimental data and communicate findings to support research and process improvements.
- Collaborate with Analytical Services, Quality Control, Process Support, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
- Follow cGMP requirements, laboratory safety procedures, and environmental standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemistry or a related field with at least 2 years of experience, or a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
- Working knowledge of organic chemistry, synthetic methodologies, and standard laboratory equipment.
- Familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, IR, and NMR.
- Strong documentation, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with cGMP/cGLP regulations and practices preferred.