Process Chemist

Adesis Inc. – a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a global leader in organic light emitting diodes, is a premier contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) accelerating our clients’ success in the biotech, pharmaceutical and specialty chemistry industries.

We specialize in organic and organometallic synthesis, from milligrams to multi-kilogram quantities, and our team solves challenging chemistry problems across research, scale-up, and manufacturing.

The manufacturing Process Chemist works independently and as part of a team to develop, optimize, and transfer commercial manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include equipment set-up, protocol execution, and documentation under guidance of chemists and senior staff.

• Develop robust processes for target compounds, ensuring safety and reproducibility.
• Develop alternate synthetic routes and modify reactants or equipment as required.
• Solve complex chemical problems during process development, optimization, or scale‑up.
• Apply reaction kinetics, design of experiments, solubility and crystallization, mass transfer, heat transfer and process safety principles to identify critical parameters.
• Maintain accurate documentation: batch records, production instructions and development/qualification reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• NMR
• UPLC/MS
• Easy Max, PolyBLOCK
• Jacketed reactors
• GC/MS
• Automated chromatography systems
• Hydrogenation equipment

• BS or MS in Chemistry or related field.
• 2–5 years of technical production, R&D, or new product development experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and data analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic team environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO‑9001, cGMP, and/or ICH Q7 preferred.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TOC) a plus.
• Experience with Easy Max, Poly Block, continuous flow reactors, or in‑situ process monitoring a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office, Chem Draw, Reaxys, and Scifinder.

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus program.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Group term life, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• 401(k) company contribution.
• Annual charitable matching gift.
• Generous paid time off.

Annual compensation range: $65k‑$75k.