Synthetic Chemist

NIC Industries is seeking a driven and experienced synthetic or organometallic chemist who is up to the rigors of bringing new polymers off of the blackboard and into the reactor. We are looking for a chemist eager to create and use reactions which are sometimes not present in the literature.

In this role you will:

• Design and synthesize new organometallic intermediates for polymer production in a safe and efficient manner.
• Execute scale-up of target compounds for plant scale production of new polymers, analyzing reaction kinetics, catalyst loading, and solvent selection.
• Successfully utilize design of experiment to identify and optimize cure kinetics of new polymers.
• Document experiments thoroughly in detail in a digital laboratory notebook.
• Continuously expand their skills through literature review, direct experimentation, and mechanistic investigations.
• Prepare presentations for company updates or meetings.
• Collaborate with peers and business development to produce resins and coatings for specific customers.
• Work with resin synthesis personnel to ensure timely delivery of manufactured chemical products.

Characteristics of a successful candidate

• Experience with bench scale synthetic technique, especially of organometallic intermediates. Experience in synthetic scale up is preferred.
• Independent worker with a passion for the field.
• The right candidate should be very ambitions in the chemical field.
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices and hazardous waste disposal.
• Demonstrated ability to produce target compounds in an effective and safe manner.
• Experience collecting and interpreting analytical results (HPLC, GC, etc).
• Experience and understanding of Design of Experiment (DOE) methods.

Required skills and education

• Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry, with a minimum five years of industrial experience as a synthetic chemist. Experience preferred over advanced degrees.
• Proven use of modern synthetic technique to obtain and purify target compounds.
• Strong record of professional development.
• Ability to interface with many other job functions (sales, marketing, production, etc).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $78,013.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• White City, OR 97503: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: One location