Associate Scientist Jobs in Michigan

INTRODUCTION

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with the resources necessary for advancing human and animal health. We offer a vast product catalog that is constantly growing to meet the needs of our clients. Additionally, we provide service programs that include comprehensive solutions to drive clients’ projects to completion.

Our mission is to make research possible. That starts by employing a talented and highly qualified group of experts that develop the tools to support research scientists.

Currently, we are looking to add an Associate Scientist to the team:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform diverse organic syntheses, purifications, and characterizations of compounds.
• Isolate and identify desired product from complex mixtures.
• Prepare accurate and complete QC data packets prior to compound submission.
• Write SOPs and transfer standardized products to internal Chemistry Core team.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Report status of work to direct supervisor on a stepwise basis.
• Read scientific literature with accuracy and understanding.
• May hold specialized essential duties within the functions of the department.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant lab experience.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with chemistry related software.
• A fundamental understanding of chemistry and familiarity with analytical techniques for product purification and characterization.
• Ability to perform and interpret analytical data, including but not limited to: 1H and 13C NMR, mass spec, UV, and HPLC.
• Ability to complete complex lab calculations.
• Basic understanding of and compliance with laboratory safety.
• Availability to work on-site during normal business hours.
• Demonstrates Cayman’s Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence.

What we Provide:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time-off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
• Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
• Life and disability insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
• Fun employee events all year long
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Casual dress
• Onsite Gym Facility

Equal Opportunity Employer

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