Job Description
Our client, a privately-held, world leader with over 30 years in new product development and commercialization in the areas of environmental radiochemistry, nuclear medicine, and geochemistry, is seeking an Organic Chemist based out of their US manufacturing and R&D facility in West suburban Chicago . This position reports into the head of R&D and will be primarily responsible for the synthesis and purification of organic extractants used for chromatography resins. These resins are used in the production of radiopharmaceuticals that diagnose and treat diseases such as cancer. The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a very collaborative culture that provides excellent work life balance in a smaller, fun and family-like environment. Responsibilities Synthesize and purify a variety of organic extractants, including amides, organophosphorus compounds, and crown ethers. Make small batches of extraction chromatography resins for quality control testing. Ensure the company's operati...