Description

Job Summary:

Chemist will join a team of scientists and technologists working to address needs in such cutting-edge technologies as Next-Generation Sequencing, drug discovery and single cell encapsulation and manipulation. The job location is in Beverly, in an easy-to-access major center right off route 95/128, amongst a well-established and vibrant NorthShore biotech ecosystem. The Chemist will work on advanced specialty chemicals and micro- and nano-materials, in particular on surfactants and surface modifications for microfluidics, will execute synthesis, purification and analysis of materials and contribute to customer support.

Duties: 

\* Synthesize, purify, analyze, and test the performance of materials following established protocols

\* Perform experiments using established procedures while summarizing and reporting results in a laboratory notebook and in periodic meetings

\* Maintain records of inventory and contribute to establishing and implementing standard operating procedures

\* Contribute ideas towards investigation and discovery of novel materials

\* Product development and customer support

\* Maintaining the highest professional standards in the work environment and in safety

Requirements

- B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry or Material Science, entry to mid-level experience

- Experience in synthesis and purification of materials

- Handling air- and moisture-sensitive chemicals

- Using Schlenk line and performing procedures under inert conditions

- Experience with FTIR and NMR spectroscopy is required

- Experience with chromatography is preferred

- Experience with Microsoft Office and chemistry drawing software(s)

- Excellent communication and writing skills

- Work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn about and understand new technologies, techniques and procedures

- Excellent organization skills, flexibility, efficiency and ability to multi-task

Work authorization in the US is required (visa sponsorship is not provided)