Experienced Analytical Chemist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to partner in the global effort to improve lives through innovative science with an experienced workforce. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits, and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
Good: We act ethically and morally.
Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

Cogent Scientific currently has a role available for an Experienced Analytical Chemist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing LC-MS and UPLC-MS to analyze reaction outcomes and purify synthesized samples as well as conducting preventative maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
  • Experience with Agilent models preferred.
• Performing and interpreting NMR experiments.
• Developing small scale (less than 10 mg) parallel library synthesis capabilities.
• Operating (and strong background knowledge) of liquid handlers, solid dispensers, and related automation instrumentation.
• Preparing and executing reaction optimization and other types of syntheses.
  • Will also be developing and implementing new methods as well as creating SOP’s relating to optimization and synthesis.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data from experiments.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records of experimental procedures, conditions, and outcomes in electronic notebook and additional databases.
• Generating reports summarizing findings to communicate with chemists.
• Managing reagent library.
• Utilizing software tools to interpret results and draw conclusions from screens.
• Performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and troubleshoot any malfunctions.
• Participating in and reporting results during regular team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.
• Maintaining a clean, safe laboratory environment according to company Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• PhD – Chemistry with 3-5 years industrial experience (preferably pharma). BS - Chemistry or related field with 8-10 years of industry experience or MS - Chemistry with 5-8 years of industry experience would also be considered.
  • Working knowledge of synthetic and medicinal chemistry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Works well both within a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player and collaboration skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.