Senior Scientist, Chemistry Onsite

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Job Description:

We seek a highly motivated and skilled chemist as a Senior Scientist to join our Labeled Compound Synthesis (LCS) group within the Discovery Process Chemistry organization located at our Rahway NJ site. This role offers the opportunity to join a unique group of innovative laboratory scientists focused on synthesizing isotopically labeled compounds essential to support drug discovery and development and developing novel isotope labeling methodologies to enable and speed up and accelerate drug discovery and development. As a Senior Scientist you will work on collaborative teams to design and synthesize stable and radioactive isotope-labeled drug candidates and metabolites using modern organic synthesis analytical methods and emerging technologies. We seek a motivated chemist who will become a subject-matter expert in isotopically labeled compound synthesisincluding GMP synthesis for human ADME studiesand who demonstrates strong practical skills in complex molecule design laboratory instrumentation and problem solving. Creativity and adaptability are required to develop new labeling approaches along with selfinitiative attention to detail and project planning skills. Excellent interpersonal ability to share specialist knowledge in multidisciplinary teams is essential. If you are passionate about synthetic organic chemistry and thrive in a dynamic environment we encourage you to apply.

Education minimum requirement:

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related field achieved no later than June 2026.

Or

• M.S. in Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related field with at least 3 years of industrial/ pharmaceutical experience.

Or

• B.S. in Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related field with at least 5 years of industrial/pharmaceutical experience

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and experience with modern methods of organic synthetic chemistry.

• Skilled in analytical and purification techniques (including chromatography and crystallization)

• Good organizational interpersonal writing and time management skills.

• Keen attention to detail and ability to author clear reports and review the reports of others.

• Ability to strictly follow established procedures policies and guidelines required to comply with safety/radiation safety environmental and GMP expectations in the lab.

• Demonstrated ability to develop apply and/or improve new workflows and best practices.

• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiments generate and analyze data properly dispose of waste and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience working with stable and/or radioactive isotopes is desirable but not required.

• Experience with the synthesis of large molecules (peptides RNAs ADC-conjugates etc.) is desirable but not required

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The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

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