PhD Analytical Chemist
Job Description
Base salary $100,000-$110,000
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.
Join an innovative R&D team where you'll develop new analytical methods and solve challenging problems involving novel organic molecules. This is a highly hands-on role offering the opportunity to work with advanced instrumentation in a collaborative, research-driven environment.
Requirements:
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a related field
- Experience analyzing organic or small molecules
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as LC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, Raman, or mass spectrometry
- Strong understanding of chromatography, spectroscopy, and separation science
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
- Industry experience is not required; outstanding PhD graduates, postdocs, and research organization candidates are encouraged to apply
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop new analytical methods for novel organic molecules
- Utilize a variety of analytical techniques to characterize materials and solve technical challenges
- Generate and interpret analytical data to support research and product development
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams on innovation projects
- Develop and implement new laboratory capabilities
- Write technical reports and analytical test methods
- Perform hands-on laboratory work including sample preparation and routine lab responsibilities
- Drive analytical projects from concept through implementation as experience grows
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com
JO: 7.13.26TM
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Job Requirements
Requirements:
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a related field
- Experience analyzing organic or small molecules
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as LC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, Raman, or mass spectrometry
- Strong understanding of chromatography, spectroscopy, and separation science
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
- Industry experience is not required; outstanding PhD graduates, postdocs, and research organization candidates are encouraged to apply
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com
JO: 7.13.26TM
#LI-TM1
Meet Your Recruiter
Tory Mack
Technical Recruiter
What I Do:
I am proud to be part of the CPS flagship division, Industrial Laboratory. Our company started in order to serve the industrial chemicals industry, one of the backbones of the U.S. economy, by bringing together talented technical specialists with the companies that need them. I recruit and place people in the following positions:
- Formulation/Product Development
- Organic and Polymer Synthesis
- Application Chemistry
- Technical Service
- Process Chemistry
- Analytical/Method Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Group Leader/R&D Manager
My Recruiting Philosophy:
When working with you as a candidate I have 3 goals:
Listen and ask questions to find out what the right opportunities look like for you
Connect you with active openings and interested companies based on your criteria
Educate you throughout the interview process to help you become a standout candidate for each individual opportunity
About Me:
I grew up in Southern Indiana and moved to the greater Chicago area 10 years ago. My education is in opera and music, so I enjoy anything and everything related to the arts! I love helping people through recruiting – I believe the right career move is one of the most important decisions a person can make and it is a privilege to be a part of that process.