Sr. Scientist R&D

What we're looking for

• Education: Ph.D degree with 1-2 years of post-doc work experience  is required.
• Experience: Hands-on execution of chemical laboratory experiments is required;
• Experience conducting experimental work following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) principles is required
• Experience managing laboratory equipment is required
• Experience conducting  lab work & process development for chemical products / polymers is required
• Experience providing hands on support to conduct synthesis work is required
• Experience preparing experimental protocols, SOPs and analytical testing is required
• Experience planning and performing laboratory experiments is required; experience analyzing, summarizing and reporting results is required. 
• Working knowledge of experimental laboratory instruments and scientific products is required; experience with organic and polymer synthesis as well as characterization methods and tools is required
• Basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience utilizing safe laboratory practices and procedures is required
• Direct laboratory experience in synthesis, purification and characterization of organic molecules, polymers and inorganic material is required.
• Experience working in a GLP/GMP facility is preferred.
• Experience preparing experimental protocols, SOPs and analytical test methods is preferred.
• Operation and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments and troubleshooting procedures in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) experience is preferred.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How you will thrive

• Under minimal supervision, independently or jointly conceptualizes, plans and performs laboratory experiments such as materials synthesis/purification, downstream processes along with chemical or biochemical analysis to advance new product/application projects though development phases. 
• Will conduct experimental work following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) principles.  Prepares experimental protocols, SOPs and analytical test methods needed to perform work under general guidance.
• Analyzes, summarizes, and accurately reports results, in a timely manner, to contribute to scientific meetings and project outcomes.
• Operation and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments and troubleshooting procedures in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Accurately documents all procedures and observations.
• Maintains laboratory area, utilizes safe practices while working in the laboratory environment as per EHS guidelines and policy.
• Supports preparation of materials/samples following defined protocols.
• Process troubleshooting
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.