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Senior Scientist II, Synthetic Chemist, Hazardous Reactions Laboratory
United States, Rahway, New Jersey Employment contract · Job Posted March 25, 2026
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Job Description
We are looking to fill a Senior Scientist II position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. The Process Chemistry department of one of our clients in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Process Chemist. This role will have primary responsibility within the Hazardous Reaction Laboratory (HRL). The role is designed for a MS or BS candidate having working experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Job Responsibility
Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
Maintaining a safe, organized working environment
Executing key chemistry processing steps
Performing chemistry activities ranging from gram-scale bench work to kilogram-scale processing using both wet and dry processing equipment
Requirements
MS degree in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or a closely related field with 3+ years of professional experience in pharmaceutical industry
or a BS degree with 7+ years of experience
Ability and willingness to work in the laboratory with a variety of chemicals
Ability to prioritize safety in all laboratory activities
Ability to schedule, organize, and execute daily and longer-term experimental and facility support activities to meet established timelines
Familiarity and proficiency with using digital tools effectively
Proven ability to proactively seek information and guidance
Proficiency with hands-on wet chemistry
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
Ability to plan and execute laboratory activities that support research process development
Experience supporting facility and equipment maintenance
Experience with following preventive maintenance procedures and compliance requirements for laboratory equipment
Ability to help identify critical spare parts, maintain spare part inventory, and update related documentation
Ability to contribute actively to the laboratory team by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace
Ability to develop and apply the technical finesse required for work such as leak-checking pressure vessels
Nice to have
Excellent electro-mechanical skills for the design of new apparatus and maintenance of existing systems
Experience with Mettler Toledo iControl and related software tools
Experience with analysis tools such as IR Spectroscopy, UHPLC and UHPLC-MS