Research Scientist II; Chemical Development

Research Scientist II; Chemical Development Albany, NY

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.

The Research Scientist II, Chemical Developments principal responsibility is the synthesis, purification, identification, process development, optimization, and scale-up of chemical intermediates and target compounds.

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients lives.

We proudly offer
Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
Career advancement opportunities
Education reimbursement
401K program with matching contributions
Learning platform
And more!

Supervisory responsibilities
This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities
Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in scientific area
Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity
Synthesize known compounds efficiently using literature or in-house notebook procedures
Purify synthesized chemicals to an appropriate degree
Analyze and identify compounds using a good range of modern separation and spectroscopic techniques. This will include interpretation of TLC, HPLC, polarimetry, IR, and NMR spectra of moderate complexity
Conduct literature searches for specific target compounds, structures related to the target compound, or to determine specific conditions for compounds and reactions
Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or service
Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
Manage workload and time to perform multiple projects effectively, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis
Display the ability to assimilate previously gained knowledge and experience and apply those concepts, techniques, etc. to new and related project areas
Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
Optimize the reaction processes for scale-up by making appropriate modifications of known methods or modification of reaction conditions under minimal supervision

Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry or related field
Minimum 2 years relevant experience

Other Qualifications
Must pass a background check
Must pass a drug screen
May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification
May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification

Pay Range: $69,000

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

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