Small Molecule Purification Chemist Job at Cogent Scientific, San Diego, CA

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  • Cogent Scientific
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

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 (as well as relocation bonus as needed). 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.

We currently have a role available for a Small Molecule Purification Chemist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Identifying, characterizing and purifying small molecule pharmaceutical compounds using analytical and chromatographic techniques (UPLC, HPLC, SFC, LC-MS, etc.).
  • Conducting preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on instrumentation as needed.
  • Developing methods on LC and SFC.
  • Investigating LC-MS columns/methods for specific projects.
  • Working as a team with other chemists, external resources and data management groups.
  • Providing critical feedback to improve workflow and chemistry performance and
    implementation of best practices.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:
  • MS in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field with 5+ years of pharma laboratory experience outside of academia/academic research.
  • Extensive theoretical knowledge of UPLC, LC, LC-MS required, as well as hands-on experience with Waters and Agilent systems.
  • 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.

Job Tags

Contract work, Relocation package,

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