Synthetic Chemist

On-Board Services is hiring a Synthetic Chemist in Marlborough, MAFor immediate consideration please send your resume to Line: Position Title and State you are locatedAbout 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: Synthetic Chemist Position Type 1 year contract assignment with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need Job Location: Marlborough, M Shift: 1st Shift Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO Compensation: $31.50/HR We are looking for a chemist who is a team player with a solutions-oriented mindset. The chemist will join a team researching 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 through 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. Maintaining full compliance with all departmental and site-specific Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality regulations, systems, and procedures covering laboratory activities. Maintain material database, inventory database and order chemical reagents from suppliers. Qualifications A B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, preferably from an ACS (American Chemical Society) accredited program. A thorough understanding of organic chemistry at the undergraduate level. Experience with general laboratory techniques such as column chromatography, distillation, filtration, recrystallization, and scale-up. The ability to independently perform analysis of compounds and reaction mixtures using common methods such as NMR, LCMS, GCMS, IR, TLC. Versatility in common IT applications (Microsoft office). Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in experimental documentation. Good communications and presentation skills. Competencies: Must have hands on experience with synthetic organic chemistry. Experience with polymerization techniques is preferred. Has the ability to evaluate safety risks and reactivity concerns in multigram scale multistep organic synthesis. Can communicate effectively. Must be highly detail-oriented and organized. Can work both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude. Will develop time management strategies to ensure work is performed within required timelines. Today! 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. JD# 25-00224 INDOJ

Created: 2026-03-04