Title: Scientist III
Location: Eugene, OR
Duration: 6+ Months
Shift Time: Monday to Friday , 1st Shift
Job Summary:
Job Description: The successful candidate will have extensive experience in organic synthesis in a manufacturing or research laboratory with demonstrated proficiency in reaction optimization and troubleshooting within the scope of established department chemistry processes. The candidate must be capable of performing bench science activities, including development of self-directed work plans and synthesis procedures. This is a Senior position within the team and requires the ability to apply training, experience, and people/leadership skills to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and business goals.
A day in the Life:

• Work with the highest attention to personal and co-worker safety and follow all department policies and guidelines related to operation of process equipment, chemical handling, and waste disposal. Contribute experience and knowledge to support the safety culture and policies within the team.
• Perform multi-step organic synthesis (100 mg to 500 g scale) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Apply technical ability to complete complex processes and procedures.
• Review historical manufacturing records, analyze and interpret scientific data to determine the specific processes required to successfully execute the current manufacturing work order. Identify opportunities to resolve processes issues through collaboration with senior staff and supervisor.
• Follow the planned manufacturing schedule. Develop an individual weekly schedule and coordinate team resources to complete all assigned work on time with expected results.
• Complete all assigned tasks daily, which may require overtime and flexibility to work varying schedules including occasional weekends based on fluctuations in customer demand.

Keys to Success:
Education:

• Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry with 5+ years of applicable experience required.
• PhD in Organic Chemistry (preferred) with 2+ years of applicable experience
• Applicable experience in organic synthesis may be from work in a manufacturing and/or academic research laboratory.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Extensive experience in organic synthesis, application of rigorous air and moisture free chemistry methods, advanced chromatography methods, and analytical methods to monitor and troubleshoot chemistry processes and determine product quality.
• Strong synthetic skills, demonstrated through experience in synthesis, isolation, and characterization of organic compounds.
• Receptive to mentoring and feedback.
• Adaptable, eager learner, able to think critically, proactively solve problems and maintain composure in stressful or ambiguous situations.
• Effective people skills in a team-centered work environment and ability to communicate constructively with peers and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to evaluate, prioritize and complete multiple projects while responding to changing priorities and due dates.
• Solid technical writing skills with an ability to document synthetic procedures accurately and succinctly.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• The position requires full ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about laboratory and office locations; the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; and manipulate (lift, carry, move, push) glassware and equipment weighing up to 20-40 pounds inside a fume hood and around the lab.

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