Synthesis Chemist - Manufacturing

Ott Scientific

The Ott Scientific family of companies comprises Polysciences, Bangs Laboratories, and Ethos Biosciences. Together, we bring the whole of our experience with best-in-class facilities and scientific, technical, analytical, and manufacturing capabilities to serve customers around the globe. We deliver highly specialized products and services that support scientific discovery and innovations.

Polysciences

Polysciences technical operations and scientific laboratories offer custom synthesis, contract manufacturing and packaging, and laboratory products. We are proud to offer a broad range of products and tailored solutions for the life sciences, bioprocessing, microparticles, medical device, specialty chemical and eChem industries. We adhere to ISO13485:2016, FDA cGMP 21 CFR 820 regulations, and SOCMA's ChemStewards® Management System. We believe the best scientific innovations are built through collaborations.

• CM

Our Contract Manufacturing business unit provides solid, liquid, and high viscosity custom blending and bottle, drum, tube, and pouch filling to our customers. Capabilities include hot-pour, emulsion and gel materials, flammable & hazardous, WFI grade and DI water, ISO 5 or 8 cleanrooms, and in-line labeling.

Synthesis Chemist I- Manufacturing - 1st Shift

We're looking for a Synthesis Chemist to independently execute established manufacturing processes for our Specialty Products department to the highest safety and quality standards to meet production demand. The ideal candidate will utilize their chemical knowledge to troubleshoot and suggest process improvements to supervisor. This position is working 8 hours 5 days a week or 10 hours 4 days a week. We are located in Warrington, PA. This is a regular, full-time position with benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacture specialty chemicals utilizing a variety of synthesis and purification techniques. Most work is done in laboratory settings and/or clean rooms. Batches are typically on the g to kg scale and can involve reactors of various sizes ranging in size up to 100 liters.
  
  Expected job duties include:
  • • Synthesis including but not limited functionalization, polymerization, esterification
    • Purification methods including but not limited to distillation, extraction, filtration, chromatography
    • Typical equipment used includes but not limited to:
      glass reactors in sizes ranging for a couple liters to 20, 22, 50 and 100 liters; rotovaps, vacuum and atmospheric distillation equipment, vacuum and atmospheric ovens, filters and filter kettles, mills/milling operations, operation of temperature-controlled heating and cooling equipment
    • Chemicals involved are numerous and vary in hazard. Chemical handling and operations do involve various types of PPE including respirators of various types/ lab coats, and protective suits and other Industrial Hygiene controls as needed.
• Document production activities on batch record using good documentation practices.
• Independently performs production activities according to the production schedule and is accountable for achieving quality and throughput targets.
• Train and mentor other chemists and technicians as directed.
• Train and comply with the site QMS and ISO procedures.
• Accurately complete batch records that apply to designated production processes and production areas
• Support company inventory management goals to reduce inventory disposal cost by adhering to inventory control procedures and increasing accuracy of inventory transactions and documentation
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Maintain a safe and clean work area and perform 5S sustain activities to be audit ready Manat all times
• Use advanced chemistry knowledge to support process improvement
• Perform routine equipment and laboratory preventive maintenance and cleaning

Work Environment:

Polysciences is a climate controlled federally regulated chemical production facility. The following is a representative list of what a co-worker might encounter during a typical workday:

• Hot surfaces
• Steam
• Cryogenic materials
• Pressurized or vacuum vessels
• Cleanroom environment
• Co-workers regularly handle hazardous materials, and the required PPE includes, but is not limited to wearing respirators, lab coats, Tyvek suits, gloves, hairnets, facial masks and shoe covers.

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Job Requirements:

Education & Skills Required:

• BS Degree in Chemistry or BS Degree in related field with related work/lab experience.
• 2 years industry experience in production/synthetic chemistry.
• Knowledge of ISO/GMP strongly preferred.
• Must have strong chemical background and knowledge of common synthesis and purification techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude
• Ability to read technical documents required
• Ability to understand and execute approved batch instructions required
• Experience writing technical reports and quality documents required
• Good Documentation Practice required
• Manufacturing experience in an FDA regulated setting preferred
• Experience synthesizing and purification of specialty chemicals using common techniques/methods: synthetization, distillation, crystallization, extraction, filtration, vacuum drying/drying all highly preferred.

We've got great employees who work hard but like to have a bit of fun. We don't have the bureaucracy, acronyms, corporate speak, etc. like mega corporations, and we like it that way. We are serious about business and enthusiastic about our work environment!

What We Offer

Culture

Great people

Peer to Peer Recognition

Broader, hands-on work experience

Clean and Modern Equipment & Labs

Fun company events

Competitive Wages & Generous Year-end Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

4 Medical PPO Medical Plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision

2 Dental Plans

Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Financial Health & Wellness w/1:1 Coaching

Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness

Paid Time Off

Short & Long-term Disability

9 Paid Holidays

Must have legal authorization to work in the US and will not require sponsorship.

Polysciences is an equal opportunity employer. Drug-free workplace. Tobacco-free work site.

Polysciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

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