Associate Chemist - Production

Job Title: Associate Chemist - Production

Seeking a self-motivated, goal oriented and energetic scientist to join our team. This is an entry-level full-time exempt position based at our growing facility located in Newark, Delaware.

Requirements:

• Must have an Associate or Bachelor degree with a major in Chemistry.

• Recent graduate, prefer 1-2 years laboratory/industrial or chemical manufacturing work experience.

• Knowledge of material science a plus.

• Experience with HPLC instrumentation and organic synthesis.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills along with multi-tasking skills.

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.

• Positive attitude with ability to work well in a group environment.

• Proficient computer skills to utilize Microsoft software and an ERP system for day-to-day operations.

• Ability to communicate results of experiments through proper record keeping.

• Physically fit to stand, bend and twist with ability to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities:

• Synthesis of polymer materials for chromatographic separation.

• Operation of HPLC instruments to characterize polymeric resins.

• Perform application experiments under supervision while following Standard Operating Procedure requirements.

• Maintain record keeping in notebooks and logs that are proper, thorough and legible.

• Utilize and maintain the ERP system to optimize daily departmental functions.

• Performance of general housekeeping maintenance throughout the laboratory and tidiness in work areas.

• Observe safety precautions as outlined in safety manuals and training.

Sepax is a fast-growing technology company and has emerged as a leader in the biological separation industry. Sepax has been developing a wide range of intellectual properties in the areas of particle synthesis, surface modification, LC column packing, bulk media production, and purification process development