POSITION
Senior Organic Chemist
NOC
21101 – Chemists
EMPLOYER
GL Chemtec International Ltd.
JOB POSTING
We at GL Chemtec are looking for experienced organic chemists to join our team and take up senior roles in our Organic Synthesis Laboratory.
About Us
GL Chemtec International Ltd. is a proudly Canadian company, delivering custom molecules and contract research services to the scientific community since 2002.
The synthesis processes of small molecules, targeted library generation, synthetic route development, rapid scale-up and process optimization have been GL Chemtec’s focus since its inception. Over the past decade, our team of multi-disciplinary scientists worked hard to efficiently bridge the gap between analytical, organic, and polymer chemistry. This allowed us to achieve continued growth in organic chemistry and process development for pharma-and-biotech and innovative material and polymer development for the medical device industry.
Our recent innovative breakthroughs include new hydrogels and silicon hydrogels, novel contact lens technologies, new drug delivery technologies, organ-on-a-chip and organoids, and disruptive treatments for dry-eye disease.
GL CHEMTEC is proudly ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
For more information about us, please visit http://glchemtec.ca/.
About the Positions
· Job title: Senior Organic Chemist
· Vacancies: ONE
· Type of employment: Permanent full-time
· Compensation: $38.46/hour
· Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
· Competitive benefits package
· Location: 1456 Wallace Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6L 2Y2
· Language of work: English
As a Senior Organic Chemist, you will apply your expertise in organic, organometallic, and polymer chemistry to synthesize new compounds destined for various drug discovery and new material design projects.
Your primary responsibilities will include
· Interface with customers’ technical teams and provide regular updates via teleconferences and presentations.
· Independently plan and help to execute the synthesis of literature and non-literature compounds within a specified timeframe
· Help interpret NMR, GCMS, HPLC, and LC-MS to support ongoing projects.
· Develop work-up and purification techniques for target molecules using automated column chromatography, recrystallizations, etc.
· Contribute to drafting final technical reports, presentations, and other required documents
· Contribute to the growth and training of junior team members
· Investigate new ideas for novel drug discovery and drug design projects
Requirements
· A master’s degree or Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field from a recognized university
· Three or more years of relevant industry experience
· Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory safety standards and procedures with experience in compliance
· Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
· Strong time management skills with experience successfully managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
· Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
· Great teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently and respectfully with group members
· Positive mental attitude is a must!
To apply, please send your CV to info@glchemtec.ca (attn. Human Resources).
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.