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Assistant Synthetic Process Chemist

On-Board Services is hiring an Assistant Synthetic Process Chemist in Marlborough, MA

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About Us:
On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details:
Title: Assistant Synthetic Process Chemist
Position Type: 6 month contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Marlborough, MA
Shift: 1st
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO
Compensation: $27.07/HR

We are looking for an Assistant Chemist/Process Chemist who is a team player with a solutions-oriented mind. The chemist will join a team dedicated for exploring and developing lithographic materials for advanced patterning solutions. This is a laboratory-based technical role focused on synthesis of organic compounds and polymers.

Position functions:

  • Conduct synthesis of organic compounds and polymers at laboratory scale up to several hundred grams
  • Use analytical tests to facilitate effective process development, characterize products and ensure final product quality.
  • Document experiments and help in the preparation of technology transfer packages to CROs/CMOs.
  • Maintaining full compliance with all departmental and site-specific Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality regulations, systems, and procedures covering laboratory and scale-up activities.
  • Perform routine lab and business unit maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
  • Maintain material database, inventory database and order chemical reagents from suppliers.

Qualifications

  • B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, preferably from an ACS (American Chemical Society) accredited program
  • A thorough understanding of chemistry at the undergraduate level
  • Experience with general laboratory techniques such as distillation, filtration, closed transfer, crystallization, rotary evaporators, vacuum pumps/ovens and small/large scale glassware.
  • Assisting more senior chemists with their work
  • Perform analysis of compounds and reaction mixtures using common methods:
    (HPLC, GC, MS, UV/VIS, FTIR, NMR, TLC, IR, GCMS)
  • Involvement in process improvement and development of production and test methods
  • Versatility in common IT applications (Microsoft office).
  • Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in experimental documentation.
  • Good communications skills
  • Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities.

Competencies:

  • Synthetic organic chemistry knowledge. Polymerization experience is a plus.
  • Ability to evaluate safety risks and reactivity concerns in multigram scale multistep organic synthesis.
  • Communicate effectively, provide support, in a team setting.
  • Must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to work both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrate safe behavior in the laboratory.
  • Develop time management strategies to ensure work is performed within required timelines.
  • Participate and present research progress in technical discussions and meetings.
  • Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities.

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On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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Assistant Synthetic Process Chemist

On-Board Companies
Marlborough, MA
Full Time
USD 27.07 per hour

Published on 05/12/2026

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