Scientist II

The Research and Development department at Boulder Scientific Company has an opening for a Scientist I or II – R&D; based in our laboratories in Longmont, CO. Salary and level will be commensurate with experience.

The Research and Development team at Boulder Scientific Company is responsible for developing creative chemical processes to manufacture advanced organometallic and unique specialty molecules. Our team makes challenging chemistry a reality for our customers via multi-step complex synthetic chemistry of organic and organometallic compounds. We accomplish this by using state-of-the-art techniques to produce air-sensitive chemical products. We invent safe, innovative, efficient, and environmentally sustainable methods that enable the scale-up from the laboratory (gram scale) to Pilot Plant (kilogram scale) in our in-house facilities or via third party tolling facilities. All of this work is done on behalf of BSC’s customers.

In this position, the Scientist will be responsible for developing plans and executing activities to identify and optimize synthetic schemes to realize target compounds. The Scientist is the technical lead and is responsible for successfully completing projects by working collaboratively with fellow R&D colleagues, analytical chemists, engineers, and project managers. This is a hands-on position in the laboratory

Job Responsibilities

Scientist I

• Leverage a combination of external literature, internal technical know-how, and laboratory experimentation to identify viable synthetic routes to target molecules.
• Plan experiments and coordinate tasks required to fulfill project objectives with program leader and/or supervisor guidance.
• Perform multi-step syntheses of organic and organometallic compounds, along with acquiring and interpreting analytical data.
• Drive innovation - identify and employ the latest techniques to achieve project goals (E.g., analytical and screening techniques, DOE, and flow chemistry).
• Lead the technical aspects of development for new products from lab to commercial scale.
• Optimize chemical processes for yield, throughput and cost.
• Champion safe work practices and positively contribute to BSC’s safety culture.
• Demonstrate BSC’s values, work with a sense of purpose, and is recognized as a driver of ongoing projects.
• Communicate scientific results, write technical reports and present information to stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Support and troubleshoot processes in BSC’s Pilot Plant and Production Facility as part of a cross-functional team.

Scientist II

All duties of the Scientist I in addition to:

• Ability to operate and lead projects of increasing scope, breadth, and impact, with a high level of independence, autonomy, and intellectual ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs, leveraging enhanced project management skills.
• Comfortable leading projects of increasing scope, breadth and impact.
• Comfortable presenting data in external customer/vendor meetings.

Qualifications

Scientist I

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, with a particular focus on organometallics and/or synthetic organic chemistry, and 0 - 2 years of industrial laboratory experience.
• Will consider candidates that have a B.S./M.S. with > 8 years of industrial laboratory experience.

Scientist II

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, with a particular focus on organometallics and/or synthetic organic chemistry, and 2 - 5 years of industrial laboratory experience.
• Will consider candidates that have a B.S./M.S. with > 10 years of industrial laboratory experience.

Experience

• Solid understanding of organic and organometallic synthesis, including ligand synthesis, with a strong track record of academic achievement (E.g. Publications, presentations…etc.).
• Organometallic precursor synthesis and development to serve the semiconductor market.
• Experience working in a collaborative academic or industrial environment to reach organizational goals.
• Demonstrated experience leading the development and implementation of safe and efficient chemical processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prefer experience working on technical transfer from lab to production.
• Relevant industrial experience is preferred; experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts in at least one of the following disciplines: batch manufacturing, process safety, continuous manufacture of pharmaceuticals or specialty chemicals.
• Experience working with sales, business development, marketing, and/or third parties a plus.
• Understanding of intellectual property as demonstrated via published patent applications and/or granted patents.
• Must pass a job-related physical.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work for long periods at a laboratory hood/bench and will also have extended keyboarding time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Proper PPE will be required at all times.

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