Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of various factors.
• Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.
• Exercises judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Acts with little guidance to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Serves as both an internal and external consultant.
• Responsible for solutions to complex problems and their presentation to senior management.
• Synthesizes and relies on multiple data sources and draws insightful, non-obvious conclusions.
• Defines complex problems, develops approaches, and develops experiments with sound judgment.
• Key contributor in the development of IP.
• Interfaces with various departments, customers and partners.
• Puts work practices in context with larger team and contributes to changes when required.
• Plans activities with long-term perspective.
• Possesses strong influence across the organization.
• Contributes, writes, and/or approves complex reports and protocols that are organized in a logical way so others can understand with minimal revision.
• May assist with designing and implementing organizational processes and assist in identifying capital equipment requirements.
• May mentor and train other members of the team and ensures adherence to company policies and quality requirements.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• A PhD in a scientific discipline is required.
• Equivalent experience may be accepted.
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in a research and/or development environment is required.
• Post-doctoral work may serve as experience.
• Exceptional non-PhDs with demonstrated capabilities and/or significant experience may also be considered.
• Must be able to demonstrate broad success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
• Experience with polymer synthesis is a plus.
• Must demonstrate expert knowledge in scientific principles and concepts both internally and externally with sustained performance and significant accomplishments.
• Must be able to clearly communicate scientific information both written and oral.
• Must be able to compose sound written work.
• Must be able to exert influence effectively.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Good computer skills are required.
• Working knowledge of MS word, Excel, Power point and CambridgeSoft Chem Office is a plus.
• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment and knowledge of current GMPs as they apply to laboratory practices are a plus.
• Must be willing and able to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check for employment consideration.
• Performance of tasks essential to the job function may require the employee to work directly with, handle, or otherwise come into contact with chemicals or pharmaceutical agents.
• Employees may be required to enroll in a medical surveillance program based on the potential exposure to certain health hazards encountered as a result of their job function.