Synthetic Chemist

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are currently looking for a synthetic chemist who will be able to perform complex and diverse organic synthesis, purifications, and characterization under the supervision of a researcher.
- Perform organic chemistry experiments according to established in-house protocols and safety procedures.
- Synthesize known and new organic compounds, including glycolipids and their intermediates, as part of a multi-step organic synthesis approach.
- Conduct organic reactions in an inert atmosphere of argon or nitrogen using gas cylinders.
- Run purification methods including thin layer chromatography, flash chromatography and recrystallization and prepare sample for analysis.
- Assist in carrying-out routine maintenance and clean up tasks.
- Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results to draft a report and/or contribute to a manuscript.
- Report data in a comprehensible manner to supervisor and team members.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
Bachelor’s degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry or similar field.

A Master’s degree would be considered an asset.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

**Experience**:

- Significant experience providing technical support in organic chemistry.
- Experience in synthesis and purification of chemical compounds.
- Experience with methods and techniques related to preparing for, conducting, documenting and analyzing experiments/tests in organic chemistry including multistep syntheses, homogenous or heterogeneous catalysis, and preparation of air-sensitive compounds.
- Significant experience with the safe operation, maintenance, verification, repair and installation of equipment and laboratory apparatus such as chemical reactors and instrumentation required to characterize chemical compounds.

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

**Language Requirements**:
English or French

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Knowledge of applied practices and concepts relating to organic chemistry. General knowledge of related industry trends, developments and best practices.
- Knowledge relating to scaling-up syntheses.
- Knowledge relating to the synthesis of air-sensitive compounds.
- Advanced knowledge related to the purification of chemical compounds such as crystallization and chromatography.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety best practices required to create and maintain a safe and healthy laboratory/work environment.
- Ability to analyze and discuss technical issues, troubleshoot and solve problems relating to chemical synthesis and the operation of chemical reactors and analytical instrumentation required to characterize chemical compounds.
- Ability to write reports and draft protocols and standard operating procedures.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Client focus (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Relocation**:
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

**Compensation**:
From $58,445 to $80,040 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

**Notes**:

- A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
- The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
- We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (19721) to:
Telephone: 438-304-7562

**Closing Date**:16 June 2023- 23:59 Eastern Time