Job description
Join CatalystBio Research, a premier chemistry-focused firm delivering innovative solutions for pharmaceutical and materials science applications. This role sits at the intersection of synthesis, analytical science, and process development, offering a platform to accelerate new chemistry from bench to scalable manufacture.
As a Senior Chemist in our Cambridge, MA team, you will lead challenging projects, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate discovery into impact. We value curiosity, rigorous data, and a collaborative, safety-first culture.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a growth-oriented environment designed to empower you to push technical boundaries.
Responsibility
- Lead and execute complex organic synthesis projects to develop scalable routes for internal and client-focused programs.
- Design experiments, optimize reaction conditions, and troubleshoot synthetic challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Develop and validate analytical methods (HPLC, NMR, GC-MS) to support structure confirmation and process verification.
- Collaborate with process development, analytical, and quality teams to ensure GMP/GLP compliance and data integrity.
- Mentor junior scientists, review experimental plans, and provide technical guidance for project progression.
- Interpret data, prepare technical reports and communicate results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to intellectual property filings and documentation for new synthetic methodologies.
Qualification
- Master's degree in Chemistry or PhD preferred with 5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry.
- Proven expertise in modern synthesis techniques, reaction optimization, and scale-up concepts.
- Strong proficiency with analytical instrumentation including HPLC, NMR, GC-MS, and LC-MS.
- Experience in GMP/GLP environments and meticulous record-keeping, data integrity, and deviation handling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, data interpretation, and mathematical analysis for kinetics and yield optimization.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with a track record of mentoring colleagues and leading small project teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting with a safety-first mindset and strong attention to quality.