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 through our innovative chemistry and solutions.

Adesis Inc. encompasses almost 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing space in two U.S. locations - New Castle and Wilmington, DE, centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic biotech/ pharmaceutical hub.

Our business model provides clients with organic chemistry services in three areas: early-stage research, scale-up and development, and specialty manufacturing. We specialize in organic and organometallic synthesis, from milligrams to multi-kilogram quantities, and our exceptional technical team prides ourselves in our ability to solve challenging chemistry problems for our growing client base.

Adesis is an extraordinary company looking for extraordinary talent! Our mission is to accelerate our clients’ success through innovative chemistry and solutions, and we offer promising careers in an inclusive work environment aligned with our values of innovation, ownership and integrity.

Job Summary
We are looking for a collaborative and experienced technician to join our chemistry team at Adesis. The successful candidate will perform custom organic synthesis to make research and commercial compounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Purify and isolate synthesized molecules under the direction of Area Management up to 100 L scale using established procedures
• Packages, weighs, samples, and labels finished and intermediate products following applicable procedures
• Assemble and clean reaction glassware as needed
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment, such as reactors and large rotary evaporators
• Maintains a chemistry synthesis notebook(s), batch record(s), and/or raw material list(s)
• Maintains current on all training curricula (Safety, Quality, Chemistry, and Administrative)
• Assists with troubleshooting efforts with guidance Chemists / Leads as needed
• Facilitates start up and shut down activities
• Performs in-process analysis of batches / experiments, as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years’ experience in chemical process manufacturing experience.  Successful completion of a formal operator / technician certification program at a technical school or an Associate degree in a related field may (in part) be used in lieu of on the job experience
• Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions and procedures, and effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats to managers and co-workers
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must have basic computer skills (MS Office Suite)
• Must be action oriented and able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.  Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, forktruck, and conveyors) are used when possible but use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury

Core Competencies 

• Delivers Results:  Takes initiatives and delivers results; Challenges self and others to create value; Takes courageous decisions and balanced risks to create value for our clients and Adesis.
• Insightful:  Seeks deep understanding of stakeholders’/clients’ needs, motivations, and behaviors, and translates them into insights to create value for our clients and Adesis.
• Thinks Holistically:  Understands the overarching impact of one’s own actions on other areas of the business; Looks for synergies inside and outside the organization to create value for our clients and Adesis.
• 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 achieve the corporate goals and accelerate the strategy; Encourages and leverages diversity to improve outcomes.
• Champions Change:  Seeks new opportunities to create value for our clients and Adesis; Supports the implementation and acceptance of change across the organization.
• Leads Others:  Inspires, motivates, influences and coach’s others to create value for our clients and Adesis; Creates a culture of accountability that provides space for colleagues to contribute to their fullest potential.