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Chemist Level 2

Chemist Level 2

CompanyLGC Group
LocationVaughan, ON, Canada
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPhD
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent experience in synthetic organic chemistry
  • Competent knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry, reagents, and common laboratory techniques
  • Current valid Canadian work permit is mandatory
  • High attention to detail
  • Self-starter: task oriented with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing deadlines and modifications to workflow and expectations
  • High-level knowledge of organic reactions and their mechanisms
  • Strong ability to search chemical literature with SciFinder and other resources

Responsibilities

  • Set up and organize equipment and reactions so they operate in a safe manner
  • Plan, develop and troubleshoot complex multi-step syntheses
  • Perform process development and research
  • Develop methods for separating complex mixtures and using fundamental techniques and advanced purification techniques such as ion-exchange chromatography, reverse-phase chromatography, and automated purification methods
  • Ability to characterize products of complex structure by independent interpretation of spectral data
  • Ability to work on several different projects of varying lengths and complexity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the extraction of natural products and/or photochemistry would be an asset