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Manufacturing Process Chemist
New Castle, Delaware · ManufacturingAt Adesis, we support companies working to improve lives and create new technology. Whether it’s helping biotech and pharmaceutical companies develop new products or assisting in the chemistry behind the dazzling visuals of modern OLED displays — we innovate for life.
Adesis is a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a pioneer and leader in OLED materials and technologies used in everything from smartwatches to phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs and cars. We bring UDC’s spirit of innovation to the biotech, pharma and specialty chemical industries.
We pride ourselves in our ability to solve challenging chemistry problems and find solutions for our clients. We specialize in organic and organometallic synthesis, from milligrams to multi-kilogram quantities. Our business model provides clients with organic chemistry services in early-stage research, scale-up & development, and specialty manufacturing.
From chemists to business and sales professionals, when you work for Adesis, you are joining a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Position Summary:
The manufacturing Process Chemist works both independently and as part of a team to assist in the development, optimization, and technology transfer of commercial manufacturing compounds. The position involves set-up, use, and cleaning of various laboratory equipment as well as running established protocols with the guidance of chemists and senior technical staff.
Responsibilities:
Technical and Specialized Equipment:
Benefits Package:
Our highly competitive employee package offers medical, dental and vision benefits. Also included are:
Adesis is a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a pioneer and leader in OLED materials and technologies used in everything from smartwatches to phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs and cars. We bring UDC’s spirit of innovation to the biotech, pharma and specialty chemical industries.
We pride ourselves in our ability to solve challenging chemistry problems and find solutions for our clients. We specialize in organic and organometallic synthesis, from milligrams to multi-kilogram quantities. Our business model provides clients with organic chemistry services in early-stage research, scale-up & development, and specialty manufacturing.
From chemists to business and sales professionals, when you work for Adesis, you are joining a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Position Summary:
The manufacturing Process Chemist works both independently and as part of a team to assist in the development, optimization, and technology transfer of commercial manufacturing compounds. The position involves set-up, use, and cleaning of various laboratory equipment as well as running established protocols with the guidance of chemists and senior technical staff.
Responsibilities:
- Develop robust processes for the target compounds to ensure safe and reproducible processes
- Develop alternate synthetic routes to target molecules and modify reactants and/or equipment as required
- Solve complex chemical problems which may arise during process development, optimization or scale up of processes
- Understand the concepts of reaction kinetics, design of experiments, solubility and crystallization, mass transfer, heat transfer and process safety to ensure critical process parameters are identified
- Accountable for documentation to ensure the consistent manufacture of products; including batch records, production instructions, and development / qualification reports
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Management
Technical and Specialized Equipment:
- NMR
- (UP)LC/MS
- EasyMax, PolyBLOCK
- Jacketed reactors
- GC/MS
- Automated Chromatography Systems
- Hydrogenation equipment
- BS or MS in Chemistry or related field required
- At least 2 - 5 years’ experience in technical production, R&D, and/or new product development experience required
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpretation of technical instructions from disparate information sources, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Ability to work within a fast-paced, dynamic and team environment
- Working knowledge of ISO-9001, cGMP, and/or ICH Q7 in pharma or chemical regulated environments preferred
- Knowledge of Process Improvement methodology (ie., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or TOC) a plus
- Experience with or ability to master the use of modern research tools such as EasyMax, PolyBlock, Continuous Flow Reactors, and in-situ process monitoring a plus
- Strong computer skills in standard & scientific systems, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ChemDraw, Reaxys and Scifinder
- Insightful: Seeks deep understanding of stakeholders’/clients’ needs, motivations and behaviors, and translates them into insights to create value for our clients and Adesis.
- Delivers Results: Takes initiatives and delivers results; Challenges self and others to create value; Takes courageous decisions and balanced risks to create value for clients and Adesis.
- Thinks Holistically: Understands the overarching impact of own actions on other areas of the business; Looks for synergies inside and outside the organization to create value for Adesis and clients.
- Learns: Demonstrates curiosity and learns from the experience of success and failure; Proactively shares knowledge with others in order to affect continuous improvement.
- Collaborates: Develops trustful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate corporate goals; Encourages and leverages diversity to improve outcomes.
- Champions Change: Seeks new opportunities to create value for clients and Adesis; Supports the implementation and acceptance of change across the organization.
- Leads Others: Inspires, motivates, influences and coaches others to create value for clients and Adesis; Creates a culture of accountability that provides space for colleagues to contribute to their fullest potential.
Benefits Package:
Our highly competitive employee package offers medical, dental and vision benefits. Also included are:
- 401K Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Life, Disability and AD&D Insurance
- A generous time-off policy that includes up to twelve weeks of maternity/parental leav
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Professional Development Program