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.

• 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

• 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 - $.