Sr. Principal Scientist

Cambrex is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Principal Scientist for the Process Chemistry department.This position performs routine and complex organic synthesis, purification, and analytical evaluation of materials as part of a process chemistry research and development team.The chemist will optimize synthetic routes to active pharmaceutical ingredients for purity, reproducibility, scalability, and yield.Maintain familiarity with applicable literature including organic chemistry and techniques.Beginning to demonstrate an understanding of advanced theories in Organic Chemistry and process developmentUnderstanding of modern organic synthesis reactions, isolations, and purification procedures.Understanding and proficient use of all relevant analytical techniques and instrumentation such as NMR, IR, MS and HPLC.Expertise in laboratory glassware and organic chemistry reaction set up, isolation and purification