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Other duties may be assigned\nExecutes experiments and syntheses of small molecules and peptides while working on a project team\nPerforms peptide synthesis using commercial peptide synthesizers\nConducts analyses of samples using established or routine methods\nProvides technical support to lab or plant processes\nWorks effectively in a team-oriented environment\nPresents work orally and in form of written development reports\nAdheres to GDP and SOPs in all aspects of work\nIndependently plans and executes experiments, while working in a project team, toward development of viable commercial processes\nDemonstrates a clear understanding of technical issues and the requirements of a viable manufacturing process\nExecutes procedures, processes, and methods for solutions to chemical and technical problems on a lab or plant scale\nEnsures that the chemistry is capable of meeting cost, yield, throughput, and QEH&S goals on assigned processes\nLeads a team to accomplish the development, transfer, or implementation of technology at a lab or plant scale\nDevelops and supports scalable processes and provides technical expertise and support during lab or plant operations.\nEducation/ Experience:\nBachelor’s degree (BS) in Organic Chemistry and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nPeptide experience preferred.\nCore Competencies:\nThese are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.\nDemonstrates a positive attitude\nStrong background in chemistry or a related scientific field\nWorking knowledge of regulatory issues in pharmaceutical manufacturing including cGMPs, GDP, FDA, PSM, OSHA, and EPA requirements\nCommunicates effectively in writing and verbally within the department\nComputer skills, in the areas of: Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Chemdraw, and SciFinder\nAbility to work interactively within a multi-functional team-oriented environment\nTakes initiative in setting own goals and work plan\nHands on organic chemistry laboratory experience\nHas broad technical knowledge in organic chemistry and process improvement methodology\nMaintain a well-documented record of work performed in a laboratory notebook, laboratory reports, and campaign reports\nExperience in the synthesis and purification of peptides (desired)\nHas working knowledge of all plant-scale unit operations, scale-up, and plant design considerations\nUnderstanding of chemical reactivity, potential exotherms, cross reactivity, side products and waste streams, especially for processes they support\nRegularly seeks out new learning opportunities beyond basic skills that can result in innovative approaches to technical issues\nDemonstrates clear understanding of technical issues and the requirements of a viable manufacturing process; has demonstrated independent support on multiple (not necessarily simultaneous) processes\nIdentifies areas where change/continuous improvement is beneficial to the business, and successfully defends and implements projects\nAssumes reasonable risk in trying out new, self-generated ideas\nProactive approach to problem identification and resolution\nCommunicates effectively in writing and verbally within and across departments and to site management; updates are clear, selective, and effective\nAbility to understand and apply statistical design of experiments and draw sound conclusions from the results; uses results when solving problems, or proposing improvements\nAbility to provide leadership in all process chemistry aspects of manufacturing processes; leads teams in the development, transfer, troubleshooting, and improvement of chemical processes in interactive, interdisciplinary team environment\nSeeks out opportunities to learn manufacturing needs and methods that facilitate substantial process improvements; acquires new skills in state-of-the art technology and applies it to their assignments\nDemonstrates skills in negotiation and influencing others\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nBoulder, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nExperience:\nLaboratory experience: 5 years (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Apxscience","rawCompany":"apxscience","city":"Boulder","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T12:56:59.806Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-2031.00","title":"Chemists","slug":"chemists"},{"code":"19-4031.00","title":"Chemical Technicians","slug":"chemical-technicians"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"},{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Process Chemist","description":"Apex Systems is looking for multiple Sr Process Chemists for our client in Boulder, CO. These roles are direct hire opportunities with one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Colorado. This role will drive and demonstrate the technology for the planning and execution of development and implementation of chemical processes. Ensures that the chemistry is sufficient to meet goals on process yields, throughputs, and QEH&S requirements. Responsible for sampling, labeling, and storage of raw material and intermediates.\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nInclude the following. 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