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Process Chemist
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Universal Display Corporation
New Castle , Delaware 19720
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At Adesis, we support companies working to improve lives and create new technology. Whether it’s helping biotech and pharmaceutical companies develop new products or assisting in the chemistry behind the dazzling visuals of modern OLED displays — we innovate for life.Adesis is a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a pioneer and leader in OLED materials and technologies used in everything from smartwatches to phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs and cars. We bring UDC’s spirit of innovation to the biotech, pharma and specialty chemical industries.We pride ourselves in our ability to solve challenging chemistry problems and find solutions for our clients. We specialize in organic and organometallic synthesis, from milligrams to multi-kilogram quantities. Our business model provides clients with organic chemistry services in early-stage research, scale-up & development, and specialty manufacturing.From chemists to business and sales professionals, when you work for Adesis, you are joining a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Job Summary
Our Process Chemists work both independently and as part of a team to assist in the preparation and purification of kilo scale commercial compounds for OLED applications. The position involves set-up, use, and cleaning of various laboratory equipment as well as running established protocols with the guidance of chemists and senior technical staff. Key Responsibilities:
Purify and isolate synthesized molecules under the direction of a Team Lead, or Program Manager up to 100 L scale
Packages, weighs, samples, labels, and ships finished and intermediate products following applicable procedures
Assemble and clean reaction glassware as needed
Assist in the maintenance of equipment, such as reactors and large rotary evaporators.
Maintain a clean and safe laboratory work area
Maintains a chemistry synthesis notebook(s), batch record(s), and/or raw material list(s)
Provide oral/written updates as requested
Maintains current on all training curricula (Safety, Quality, Chemistry, and Administrative).
Performs other related duties as assigned by ManagementRequired Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, or related field, required
Familiarity with the safe handling of hazardous materials and chemicals
Previous process manufacturing experience, especially in an ISO environment, desirable
Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions and procedures, and effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats to managers and co-workers
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, for truck, and conveyors) are used when possible but use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury
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
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Professional Development Program
We want you to start with us and retire with us.