Senior Analytical Chemist

About this opportunity :

The Senior Analytical Chemist is responsible for research and technical development of strategic innovative technology to improve oligo manufacturing processes for Avecia’s clients. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Efficiently progress the Analytical Chemist aspects of new technology developments toward commercialization 
• Oversee experimental plans and ensure sound scientific methods are employed  
• Ensure collection of reproducible and reliable data 
• Actively participate in internal and external collaborations 
• Maintain the safety environment and foster the culture of Nitto safety 
• Report status of assigned activities to upper levels 
• Develop formal project charters and schedules 
• Oversee laboratory experiments in support of the department’s technology portfolio 
• Ensure laboratory documentation meets standard scientific record keeping practices 
• Write and review scientific reports for internal record and client submission 
• Participate in client meetings to report updates 
• Foster cross functional collaboration with Chemists and Engineers across other departments 
• Adhere to all company and departmental environmental health and safety policies and procedure 
• Maintain and update the knowledge of new technology, especially for oligonucleotide manufacturing 
• Investigate and propose new technologies that will improve productivity, quality, and reduce Product Mass Intensity (PMI) of oligo processes 
• Internal and external presentations (including conference presentations) 
• Ensure that project requirements and timelines are met 
• Plans and manages the deployment of T&I technical resources to meet, as effectively as possible, the objectives and priorities of the business in the areas of new technology development 
• Responsible for review reports and laboratory documents 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• In-depth understanding of oligonucleotide manufacturing and markets sufficient to critically evaluate the merits of new ideas with other experts 
• Ability to stay current with new technologies and propose ideas with maximum impact 
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years related experience in engineer-related discipline, Master’s degree and 5+ years related experience in engineer-related discipline, or Ph. D. degree and 1+ years related experience in engineer-related discipline. 
• Sound data analysis and application of statistics 
• Ability to resolve complex non-routine problems requiring in-depth scientific evaluation of concepts 
• Ability to design meaningful experiments which are strategic to the project outcome (especially proof of concept) 
• Ability to carry out multiple projects operating in parallel 
• Ability to manage a small team
• Strong written and verbal communication to speak to both technical and business-related implications of assigned projects
• Solid phase synthesis, oligonucleotide synthesis and GMP drug manufacturing knowledge and experience are desired 

The annualized salary range for this position is $93,300.00 - $114,100.00.