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MSDPosted 1 week ago

Senior Specialist, Engineering

$117,000–$184,200 year

On-siteRahway, New Jersey, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeEnterprise

Job Summary

Synthesize starting materials and advanced intermediates for discovery-stage programs, supporting lead identification through candidate selection. Execute laboratory work using modern manual and automated equipment while performing independent analysis via HPLC, MS, and NMR. Conduct kilo-lab scale syntheses and serve as a point of contact for scientists across multiple geographies. Develop experimental plans, analyze data, and write clear development reports to ensure safe, compliant, and rigorously documented processes.

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. with 9 years of pharma/biopharma experience
  • M.S. degree with 6 years of pharma/biopharma experience
  • Ph.D. degree in Chemistry
  • Training in the field of organic synthesis, including synthetic methodology, catalysis, or total synthesis
  • Significant experience in chemical synthesis, compound purification, and analytical characterization, including HPLC, MS, and NMR techniques
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively and with urgency in a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision of daily tasks
  • Productivity and efficiency working in an organic chemistry lab
  • Data Analysis
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Independent Thinking
  • Laboratory Operations
  • Manufacturing
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Process Chemistry
  • Purification Methods
  • Technical Problem-Solving

Desired Qualifications

  • Technical Writing

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