Company Information You Matter to Cambrex. Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With more than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,400 professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing. Your Work Matters. At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to: + engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve + learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment + strengthen connections with coworkers and the community We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more! Your Future Matters. Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today! Job Overview Cambrex is seeking an experienced and motivated synthetic organic chemist (Sr. Scientist II) for the Process Chemistry department. This position performs routine and complex organic synthesis, purification, and analytical evaluation of materials as part of a process chemistry research and development team. The chemist will optimize synthetic routes to drug substance for purity, reproducibility, scalability, and yield. The chemist will also design and proposes new synthetic routes to drug substances. May be asked to lead the process chemistry portion of customer projects and potentially a group of process chemists. Will present work internally and externally to clients. Experience in process chemistry research and development is desirable. Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry is essential. Responsibilities + Independently designs and proposes new synthetic processes to produce the drug substance. + Carry out multistep organic syntheses, isolation, and purification of targeted products independently. Contribute to the strategic approach used to optimize reactions, isolations, and purifications. + Proficiently conduct analysis of starting materials, reaction mixtures, intermediates and products using appropriate instrumentation. + Routinely generate summaries and reports on completed experimental work for internal and external use. Routine presentation of experimental work for internal meetings and teleconferences with customers. + Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the company’s chemical hygiene plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices. + Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. + Demonstrate effective communication skills (both written and oral). Participate in project team meetings with customers. + Work closely with partner lines and departments. + May act as chemistry subject-matter expert for customer projects. + Routinely generate oral and written presentations and/or summary reports on completed experimental work. Qualifications/Skills + Advanced to expert understanding of synthetic organic chemistry. + Understanding of modern organic synthesis reactions, isolations, and purification procedures. + Full understanding of common synthetic organic reaction mechanisms. + Understanding and proficient use of relevant techniques and instrumentation such as NMR, MS and HPLC. + Proficient in synthesis, purification, and isolation techniques on scales ranging from milligrams to kilograms. + Good written and verbal communication skills + Familiarity with computer software such as ChemDraw, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. + Aptitude and willingness to gain more skills & knowledge. + Good attention to detail and good problem-solving skills. + Clear and concise communication skills. Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements + PhD with 0-6+ years related experience, MS in Organic Chemistry with 3 - 12+ years related experience. Or B.S./B.A. in Chemistry with 9 - 18+ years of experience in related industry. Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. The hiring range in Colorado for this position is $80,000 - $115,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This hiring range encompasses several levels. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #LI-SK1 Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required. Environment and Protective Equipment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.