TALENT PIPELINE - Scientist - Future Opportunities - Military veterans preferred

Cambrex


TALENT PIPELINE - Scientist - Future Opportunities

US-MA-Waltham

Job ID: 2025-4285
Type: Regular Full-Time
Category: Quality Control
Cambrex - Waltham

Overview

Thank you for considering a future opportunity with Cambrex! If you are interested in joining our team but don't see a current role that fits your background, please submit your resume here. If we have future opportunities that match your skillset, we will contact you.

While we are not currently hiring for a role linked to this specific posting, we would love to connect with talented individuals who are interested in potential future positions. By joining this talent pipeline, you will be the first to be notified when suitable Scientist opportunities arise within our Chemistry Department at Snapdragon Chemistry in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Sample Job Description:

Snapdragon Chemistry is currently seeking exceptional candidates for its Scientist position in its Waltham, MA site. A successful
candidate will be joining a group of innovative and entrepreneurial scientists, with broad deliverables including the design of synthetic routes
amenable to continuous flow processing, the development of reactor systems incorporating cutting-edge analytical and automation technologies,
and delivering high quality, complex chemical matter to our clients.
We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in
chemistry with experience in the development of new synthetic methods and the principals of physical organic chemistry. The candidate should
have experience in using kinetic analysis and other experimental tools to determine reaction mechanism. Experience with the development of
reactions in flow is preferred but not required. Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leverage scientific knowledge and develop technology to solve continuous process development challenges and meet our client needs
• Contribute to activities that build upon Snapdragon Chemistry’s proprietary knowledge and technology fulfill their value creation potential
• Participate in project teams to complete complex deliverables within stringent timeline and communicate results to key stake-holders
• Participate in business development activities and strategic business initiatives as needed
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of continuous flow technology, synthetic organic chemistry and process development principles.
• Ensure that the integrity and profile of Snapdragon Chemistry within the scientific community are maintained at a high level, consistent
with the requirements of the business

Skills and Competencies

• A proven track record of successfully solving scientific problems supported by publications and external presentations
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be creative and innovative, and work productively and efficiently in the laboratory
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent collaboration skills, team oriented and invested in the success of others
• Ability to celebrate differences and encourage scientific openness and frank discussion

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) or actively pursuing a Ph.D. with expectation to receive degree within 2 months
of application

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Travel

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required.

Environment and Protective Equipment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.

Travel:  

Little to no expected travel time.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.  To perform the job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status

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