Senior Scientist I

Position Summary

This position is open as a Senior I, II, or Principal Scientist depending on experience and expertise of applicant.

The Senior Scientist works independently and in teams to synthesize new materials and develop new synthetic technology. A majority of the research is focused on active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing that allows biopharma clients to bring their discoveries to clinical trial.  
 

Responsibilities will include:

• Identifies appropriate chemical procedures or procedural modifications to produce new substances or meet project goals. 
• Independently performs chemical reactions and purifications to produce new substances or gain knowledge about the production of new substances.
• Independently analyzes reaction mixtures and isolated chemicals using established methods and/or makes appropriate modifications to analytical methods. 
• Collaborates with junior and senior chemists to interpret data and write reports about the results.
• Searches literature for R&D information.
• Provides input on scientific direction of projects.
• Prepares written project updates and reports for clients.
• Has excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are met.
• Understanding of cGMPs, SOPs and systems applicable to work performed.
• Performs standard analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, GC, TLC, MS
• Manages scientific goals in a team setting to efficiently complete R&D and manufacturing projects.
• Coordinates with management and Business Development to determine new project safety, scope, and cost

Required Experience & Knowledge

Requirements depend on the level of Senior Scientist.  A, B, or C as described below: 

A)   Minimum B.S. degree in a scientific discipline, Chemistry or Biochemistry with 7 years of applicable laboratory experience, or M.S. degree in a scientific discipline, Chemistry or Biochemistry with 3 years of applicable laboratory experience, or Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline, Chemistry or Biochemistry with 1 year of applicable laboratory experience.

• Preferred: B.S. degree with 10 years experience, or M.S. degree with 5 years experience, or Ph.D. with 1 year experience

B)    Minimum B.S. degree in a scientific discipline, Chemistry or Biochemistry with 10 years of applicable laboratory experience, or M.S. degree in a scientific discipline, Chemistry or Biochemistry with 5 years of applicable laboratory experience, or Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline, Chemistry or Biochemistry with 3 years of applicable laboratory experience

• Preferred: B.S. degree with 15 years experience, or M.S. degree with 10 years, or Ph.D. With 5 years experience

C)   Minimum of B.S. degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry with 10 years of applicable laboratory experience, or M.S. degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry with 8 years of applicable laboratory experience, or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry with 5 years of applicable experience.

• Preferred: B.S. degree with 20 years experience, or M.S. degree with 15 years experience, or Ph.D. with 10 years experience
• Experience with cGMP guidelines for API manufacturing (Phase 1 to commercial manufacturing)
• Experience with fixed equipment preferred
• Experience with process hazard evaluation preferred
• Experience with safe handling of highly potent APIs preferred

Physical Demand and Work Environment

• Works in a laboratory environment
• Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
• May work at one or both Actylis sites in Eugene, Oregon 
• May sit or stand for long periods of time
• May lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation 
• May travel between facilities in Eugene as needed