Mcc Group

Mcc Group

Associate Scientist at Gelest

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$99kDetected 22 days ago
A/B TestingInventory ManagementClinical Laboratory TechniquesResearchMass SpectrometryLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Join a collaborative team where your expertise will help advance technologies that impact industries around the globe.
  • The Associate Scientist is an early-career research and development role responsible for supporting exploratory research programs within the Reactive Chemistry Center of Excellence (COE) in the Incubation function.
  • Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute laboratory experiments in support of exploratory reactive chemistry research programs.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records utilizing electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and applicable documentation systems.
  • Perform literature reviews and technical research to support project objectives and hypothesis development.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams to support incubation program milestones.
  • Support laboratory organization, chemical inventory management, and safe laboratory operations.
  • Position supports incubation-stage technology development with a focus on innovation, experimentation, and collaborative problem solving.

Skills

  • Foundational knowledge of synthetic and/or reactive chemistry principles and laboratory practices.
  • Experience with standard laboratory synthesis and analytical characterization techniques.
  • Familiarity with analytical instrumentation such as NMR, GC, HPLC, MS, IR, UV-Vis, TGA, DSC, or related techniques preferred.
  • Ability to safely handle reactive, air-sensitive, or moisture-sensitive materials preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software applications.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasional travel may be required for technical meetings, conferences, or collaborative activities
  • Supplemental Company Information:

Compensation

  • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus

Benefits

  • Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Company info

  • Generous paid time off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and optional supplemental plans for employees and their families
  • 401(k) with a competitive company match
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
  • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
  • Company-provided uniforms, work boots, and PPE
  • Job Description:
  • Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is hiring an Associate Scientist to support our continued growth in specialty materials.
  • This position contributes to the design, execution, and analysis of laboratory experiments focused on emerging reactive chemistry technologies and materials aligned with the organization's long-term innovation strategy.
  • The position will work under the guidance of senior scientists and technical leadership to generate high-quality experimental data, maintain accurate documentation, and support the development of new chemistries and processes intended for future commercialization opportunities.
  • Conduct synthesis, purification, and characterization of experimental materials and compounds.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data and communicate findings to project teams and management.
  • Assist with the preparation of technical reports, presentations, invention disclosures, and internal updates.
  • Operate laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation in accordance with established procedures and safety protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Position operates primarily within a laboratory and chemical processing environment.
  • Research activities may involve handling air-sensitive, moisture-sensitive, or reactive materials utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and PPE.
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