Job Description

PURPOSE

Primary role is to perform Research & Development and Process Development duties to support API development, production and business goals. Develops new processes and products.

REPORTS TO

Reports to the Vice President of Research & Development. Interacts with various business units often, including non-technical personnel. This position works independently and in a team environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical expertise in all facets of API process development and research and development activities.
• Develops, plans, and executes experiments independently and communicates results to various stake holders and external entities including non-technical personnel.
• Subject matter expert in the field, keeps abreast of the latest research, literature, and new frontiers in the industry.
• Informs management of chemical and business opportunities as research progresses.
• Responsible for process oversight, identifying outlier trends, root cause analysis, and oversees corrective action implementation.
• Maintains research lab, documents, and materials compliant with all applicable regulation (FDA and DEA).
• Prepare weekly updates and submit them to clients. Participate in weekly calls with a client and provide project progress updates.
• Assures a safe and productive laboratory environment.
• Mentors and supervises junior chemists.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills)

• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, can multi-task in a production environment and be capable of planning daily activities to achieve short-term and long-term objectives in a quality, regulated environment.
• Must be able to work independently within a multidisciplinary team as well as plan, execute, and communicate results of experiments, often to non-technical clients.
• Must be flexible with schedule as projects dictate.
• Minimum of a master’s degree in chemistry or related field with emphasis and experience in Organic Chemistry and at least 5 years relevant work experience. Ph.D in synthetic organic chemistry with 2 years relevant work experience is preferred. Experience in cannabinoid and psychedelics science is a plus.
• Experience with cGMP operations preferred.
• Mastery of written and verbal English communication skills required.
• Drug Screen and DEA Background check required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have no physical limitations that would prevent:

• Able to periodically lift 50 pounds or more
• Able to climb a ladder
• Able to wear a full-face respirator

The worker will be required to handle controlled substances and work in the presence of hazardous materials with appropriate PPE, including those that are:

• Flammable / explosive
• Carcinogenic
• Oxidizing agents
• Respiratory hazards
• Highly acidic / basic
• Under high pressure
• At high temperature
• Halogenated solvents
• Organic materials

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment Visas at this time.

NO RECRUITING AGENCIES PLEASE.

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