SC32P2 Biochemist

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content, and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Biochemist on our Content Operations team.  This position is located at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio

Position Summary:

The Biochemist applies scientific expertise, analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and relevant language skills to help build CAS’s world-class collection of scientific data. Primary responsibilities include

Job Accountabilities:

• Leverage scientific and technical knowledge to curate high-quality research data from patent and journal literature in the Life Sciences content area in a production environment.
• Provide scientific and content knowledge, capabilities, insights, and solutions for other CAS functions.
• Identify and implement process improvements by planning, managing, and participating in unit-level projects, and leveraging data analysis skills.   

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Biochemistry or related scientific field. A bachelor’s degree with extensive professional experience will be considered.
• Education or professional experience with enzymes, agrochemistry, food chemistry, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals a plus
• Excellent scientific reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Excellent team player who is organized and willing to adapt to the needs and requirements of an agile organization.
• Demonstrates a proactive and flexible attitude, with a keen willingness to show initiative.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to learn policies, work habits, insights, and tool usage from trainers to foster quality and productivity.
• Effective organizational skills, including attention to detail, time management, and multi-tasking.
• Familiarity with video conferencing, instant messaging, email, calendar scheduling, word processing, spreadsheets, and document sharing software.
• Japanese, Korean, or other language skills a plus

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran