Assistant Scientist
Cayman ChemicalAbout Cayman Chemical Company
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with the resources necessary for advancing human and animal health. We offer a vast product catalog that is constantly growing to meet the needs of our clients. Additionally, we provide service programs that include comprehensive solutions to drive clients' projects to completion.
Our mission is to make research possible. That starts by employing a talented and highly qualified group of experts that develop the tools to support research scientists.
Position
Assistant Scientist — State College, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities and Duties
- Purify and characterize natural products from plant and other raw materials, following established protocols.
- Assist in the purification of synthetic, and semi-synthetic products.
- Assist in optimization of lab procedures by identifying inconsistent steps to improve yields and optimize procedures.
- Support team initiatives to achieve deliverables, within budget and timeline by communicating clearly and regularly the status of all active projects.
- Maintain a well-documented notebook and accurately prepare and submit lab materials, including SOP revisions, new batch QC submissions, etc., to appropriate personnel.
- Actively participate in communal lab upkeep tasks including but not limited to solvent distillation and TLC plate production.
- Maintain clean, organized lab spaces and adhere to all established lab safety protocols.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency with ChemDraw, Microsoft Office Suite, Reaxys, and experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Strong experience in thin layer chromatography, column chromatography, recrystallization, and other purification methods.
- Solid understanding of stoichiometry and proficiency with associated calculations.
- Strong time management and multitasking skills exemplified by the ability to pursue multiple projects in parallel.
- Availability to work on-site in State College, PA, Monday through Friday.
- Demonstrates Cayman's Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning and Excellence.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time-off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
- Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
- Life and disability insurance plans
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
- Fun employee events all year long
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Casual dress
About Cayman Chemical
Cayman Chemical Company is an American biotechnology company that supplies scientists worldwide with biochemical research tools, including biochemicals, assay kits, antibodies, and recombinant proteins. It also provides contract research and development services such as custom chemical synthesis and analysis, assay development and screening, and drug discovery, along with CGMP/API manufacturing and forensic and toxicology reference standards.
Interested in this role?
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