Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs in Novi, MI

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with the resources necessary for advancing human and animal health. We offer a vast product catalog that is constantly growing to meet the needs of our clients. Additionally, we provide service programs that include comprehensive solutions to drive clients’ projects to completion.

Our mission is to make research possible. That starts by employing a talented and highly qualified group of experts that develop the tools to support research scientists. 

Currently, we are looking to add a Scientist I to the team:

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Review and approval of quality orders for Cayman’s catalog products
• Critically evaluate analytical data associated with products failing initial quality control testing and coordinate additional testing to confirm product quality
• Leverage synthetic chemistry knowledge to identify potential degradation pathways (oxidation, reactive moieties, etc.) or structural features (tautomers, rotamers) to explain analytical results
• Leverage analytical chemistry knowledge to select appropriate methods of analysis to resolve testing artifacts
• Evaluate scientific literature for reference NMR, IR, and HPLC data for comparison to quality testing results
• Generate analytical reports to resolve quality holds
• Review analytical data for custom synthesis service projects, generate analytical report and certificate of analysis, and coordinate with partner groups to ensure on-time delivery of materials to clients
• Collaborate with Technical Support and chemistry staff on product quality technical inquiries and coordinate additional product testing with analytical labs
• Work with manager to align priorities to Division goals and provide regular updates on QC hold metrics and status of backordered products in Chemistry Quality

 Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in chemistry or a related field
• Experience: 8 years (with Bachelor’s), 5 years (with Master’s), 0 years (with PhD)
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Sharepoint, ChemDraw, SciFinder
• Hands-on experience with synthetic chemistry and interpretation of analytical data (HPLC, MS, NMR, TLC, etc.) is required
• Availability to work on-site in Ann Arbor during normal business hours
• Demonstrate Cayman’s Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence

What we Provide: 

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time-off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
• Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
• Life and disability insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
• Fun employee events all year long
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Casual dress
• Onsite Gym Facility