Posted April 19, 2023

Department: Chemistry
FSLA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: Wilmington, DE
Reports To: Group Leader

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The position is responsible for performing various purifications of target compounds using various methods, including, but not limited to preparative high performance liquid chromatography (prep HPLC), normal phase and reverse phase chromatography, and supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) from milligram to hundreds of gram scale.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in a Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or applicable field with 2-5 years of experience or Masters in Chemistry with 5+ years of experience
• Experience in separations and/or purification in the pharmaceutical or separations science industry preferred
• Experience with small-scale and large-scale preparative separations using HPLC, normal phase, and reverse phase systems
• Experience with small-scale and large-scale preparative separations using SFC
• The ability to perform method development, scaleup separations, data analysis and basic instrument troubleshooting/maintenance on complicated systems
• Strong technical understanding of purification equipment from various vendors
• Expertise in developing and optimizing separation processes to enable safe, rapid, and cost-effective isolation of key materials
• In-depth knowledge of appropriate analytical techniques for separations technologies
• Experience with a range of detection techniques including, but not limited to, UV, MS, and ELSD
• Ability to define problems, collect relevant data, recognize patterns, and draw conclusions from disparate information streams
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise technical reports, presentations and supporting documentation
• Ability to lead through influence with internal and external scientific teams and all levels of management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced research environment
• Expertise in the use of scientific databases and the chemical literature
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools

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Posted March 22, 2023

City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Starting salary of $53,127! Did you recently graduate with a degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, organic chemistry, or materials science? Or recently graduated with a degree with 34 credit hours in toxicology, chemistry, or biochemistry? No experience necessary!

Come make a difference working for the City of Philadelphia as a chemist! Jobs available at the Department of Health and Water Department. The City offers work-life balance and a total rewards career. Apply today!

This is beginning level chemistry work. Employees in this class perform assignments of limited scope and complexity which are intended to develop knowledge and skills required for analytical chemistry.

Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher-level chemist.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Training, Education & Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within nine months of the application deadline (by 12/31/2023) will be admitted to this examination. Candidates may not be hired until all requirements have been satisfied. Candidates must indicate their anticipated graduation date.

1. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program, at an accredited college or university, in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, organic chemistry, or materials science.

—OR—

2. Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with a minimum equivalent of 34 semester hours in toxicology, chemistry, or biochemistry.

Physical & Medical Requirements
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Graduate Chemist if required by work assignment.