Senior Scientist I/II, Chemistry (Peoria,IL) - (Peoria, IL)

The Senior Scientist will conceive and execute organic synthetic chemistry research and development that achieves project and area goals, generate new scientific synthetic chemistry proposals and lead those efforts, and investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods/ techniques. The applicant will act as a lead scientist in his/her area of ability on 1 or more projects, and critically evaluate relevant scientific advances and integrate this knowledge into research programs. Critical responsibilities: Maintain a high-level of productivity in the laboratory setting Demonstrate the ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available details and technical ability Proactively seek out new info in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present work at scientific conferences Effective writer and communicator of research or other regulatory materials Publish