Description
Kelly Services is actively recruiting for a Sr. Technical Associate, R&D for a Long Term Contract opportunity in Marlborough, MA.
Qualifications:
• B.S. or M.S in Chemistry- NO PHD candidates
• Experience with general laboratory techniques such as reaction set-ups, precipitation, filtration, Schlenk techniques, distillation, closed transfer, crystallization, rotary evaporators, and vacuum pumps/ovens
• Perform analysis of compounds and reaction mixtures using common methods:
(GPC, MALDI, HPLC, MS, UV/VIS, FT-IR, NMR, TLC, IR, GC-MS)
• Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in experimental documentation
• Good communication skills and willingness to participate in team discussion
• Involvement in process improvement and development of production and test methods
• Versatility in common IT applications (Microsoft office)
• Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Conduct synthesis of polymers from laboratory gram-scale up to several hundred grams
• Synthesize simple small molecule monomers using standard organic chemistry techniques
• Use analytical tests to characterize products and ensure final product quality
• Document experiments and help in the preparation of technology transfer packages
• Follow written and verbal protocols from lead chemists and contribute to process improvements
• Maintain full compliance with all departmental and site-specific Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality regulations, systems, and procedures covering laboratory and scale-up activities
• Perform routine lab and business unit maintenance to keep area clean and orderly
• Maintain material database, inventory database and order chemical reagents from suppliers
Competencies:
• Polymer chemistry knowledge. Anionic polymerization or air-free synthesis techniques are a plus.
• Ability to evaluate safety risks and reactivity concerns in multigram scale multi-step organic synthesis.
• Communicate effectively and provide support in a team setting.
• Must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to work both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Demonstrates safe behavior in the laboratory
• Use time management strategies to ensure work is performed within required timelines
• Participate and present research progress in technical discussions and meetings
• Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities
If you feel you have the knowledge and expertise, apply today to connect with a Kelly professional who will work to enrich your life.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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