Analytical Scientist

Adesis Inc. - a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a global leader in organic light emitting diodes - is a premier contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) accelerating our clients’ success in the biotech, pharmaceutical and specialty chemistry industries through our innovative chemistry and solutions.

 Adesis Inc. encompasses almost 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing space in two U.S. locations - New Castle and Wilmington, DE, centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic biotech/pharmaceutical hub.

 Our business model provides clients with organic chemistry services in three areas: early-stage research, scale-up and development, and specialty manufacturing. We specialize in organic and organometallic synthesis, from milligrams to multi-kilogram quantities, and our exceptional technical team prides ourselves in our ability to solve challenging chemistry problems for our growing client base.

 Adesis is an extraordinary company looking for extraordinary talent! Our mission is to accelerate our clients’ success through innovative chemistry and solutions, and we offer promising careers in an inclusive work environment aligned with our values of innovation, ownership and integrity.Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced research scientist to join us at the Analytical department at Adesis. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a cross-disciplinary team of analytical chemists, synthetic chemists, and materials scientists. His/her work will focus on analysis and structure elucidation of complex mixtures (such as OLED compounds, APIs, and their impurities) by LC-MS and other techniques.Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze samples using LC-MS, (U)HPLC, GC-MS, GC, and other relevant techniques
• Develops and validates methods for LC-MS, (U)HPLC, GC-MS, GC
• Perform instrument maintenance and calibration activities and arrange for repairs as needed
• Process data and compile analytical data packages/reports. Perform documentation and archival of analytical work per company procedures
• Take a lead as subject matter expert. Manage multiple projects and test requirements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and tight deadlines
• Work closely with synthetic chemistry teams to develop innovative approaches to address specific challenges in sample analysis, method development and structural elucidation
• Author and review SOPs, test methods, and protocols
• Strictly follow company policies, SOPs, and safety standards
• Train new chemists on the use of analytical equipment
• Help maintain a clean and safe work area
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Environmental Science or related discipline (exceptional applicants with Master’s degree and extensive industry/government experience may be considered also)
• Relevant post-degree experience (in academia, industry, or government) is a plus
• Extensive hands-on experience in and solid conceptual understanding of mass spectrometry (including HR/AM measurements and chemical formula determination) is required
• Prior experience in reversed-phase LC method development (e.g., stationary phase screening) and/or in analytical method validation is strongly desired
• Experience in various LC modalities (chiral HPLC, GPC) and in GC is a plus
• Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: thermal analysis techniques, NMR, vibrational, and fluorescence spectroscopies
• Strong understanding of instrument hardware and software, and experience in maintenance and troubleshooting. Experience in performing instrument calibrations
• An effective collaborator with the ability to work both independently and in a cross-functional team to deliver on complex objectives
• Solid research experience (including experience in technical problem solving) and demonstrated ability to communicate scientific concepts and results through publications, patents, presentations, or other professional/scientific venues
• Desire and ability to learn new concepts outside of core expertise and training
• Experience working in a cGMP environment is a plus

Core Competencies:

• Delivers Results: Takes initiatives and delivers results; Challenges self and others to create value; Takes courageous decisions and balanced risks to create value for our clients and Adesis.
• Insightful: Seeks deep understanding of stakeholders’/clients’ needs, motivations and behaviors, and translates them into insights to create value for our clients and Adesis.
• Thinks Holistically: Understands the overarching impact of one’s own actions on other areas of the business; Looks for synergies inside and outside the organization to create value for our clients and Adesis.
• Learns: Demonstrates curiosity and learns from the experience of success and failure; Proactively shares knowledge with others in order to affect continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Develops trustful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the corporate goals and accelerate the strategy; Encourages and leverages diversity to improve outcomes.
• Champions Change: Seeks new opportunities to create value for our clients and Adesis; Supports the implementation and acceptance of change across the organization.
• Leads Others: Inspires, motivates, influences and coaches others to create value for our clients and Adesis; Creates a culture of accountability that provides space for colleagues to contribute to their fullest potential.

Benefits Package

Our highly competitive employee package offers medical, dental and vision benefits. Also included are:

• 401K Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life, Disability and AD&D Insurance
• A generous time-off policy that includes up to twelve weeks of maternity/parental leave

We want you to start with us and retire with us.