Technologist - Research & Development

Job Title: Technologist - Research & DevelopmentAbout Kyyba:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.Job DescriptionQuals--We are looking for a Chemist/Process Chemist who is a team player with a solutions-oriented mind. The chemist will join a team dedicated for exploring and developing lithographic materials for advanced patterning solutions. This is a laboratory-based technical role focused on synthesis of organic compounds and polymers.Position functions:Conduct synthesis of organic compounds and polymers at laboratory scale up to several hundred gramsUse analytical tests to facilitate effective process development, characterize products and ensure final product quality.Document experiments and help in the preparation of technology transfer packages to CROs/CMOs.Maintaining full compliance with all departmental and site-specific Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality regulations, systems, and procedures covering laboratory and scale-up activities.Perform routine lab and business unit maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.Maintain material database, inventory database and order chemical reagents from suppliers.QualificationsB.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, preferably from an Client (American Chemical Society) accredited programA thorough understanding of chemistry at the undergraduate levelExperience with general laboratory techniques such as distillation, filtration, closed transfer, crystallization, rotary evaporators, vacuum pumps/ovens and small/large scale glassware.Assisting more senior chemists with their workPerform analysis of compounds and reaction mixtures using common methods:(HPLC, GC, MS, UV/VIS, FTIR, NMR, TLC, IR, GCMS)Involvement in process improvement and development of production and test methodsVersatility in common IT applications (Microsoft office).Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in experimental documentation.Good communications skillsThrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities.Competencies:Synthetic organic chemistry knowledge. Polymerization experience is a plus.Ability to evaluate safety risks and reactivity concerns in multigram scale multistep organic synthesis.Communicate effectively, provide support, in a team setting.Must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to work both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude.Demonstrates excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.Demonstrate safe behavior in the laboratory.Develop time management strategies to ensure work is performed within required timelines.Participate and present research progress in technical discussions and meetings.Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities.Location : (Marlborough, MA)Disclaimer:Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ag e, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need."It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665Rewards:Medical, dental, vision401kTerm lifeVoluntary life and disability insuranceOptional Pre-paid legal planOptional Identity theft planOptional Medical and dependent FSAWork-visa sponsorshipOpportunity for advancementLong-term assignment with opportunity for hire by clientSELECT AWARDSAn INC 5000 company for 10 yearsCorp! 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