Welcome to Orano
Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Job description
Orano Med is seeking a Chemistry Technician I to support the scientific research performed as part of Orano Med preclinical Research and Development.
The Chemistry Technician I will be responsible for helping chemists to develop, research and produce novel peptides and peptide conjugates with potential radiotherapeutic applications in support of the company's preclinical research activities. Works in laboratories, conducts experiments, and monitors synthesis processes. Isolates and purifies intermediates and characterizes them by HPLC, LCMS, among others.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Chemistry Technician I will perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including but not limited to:
- Manual and automated solid-phase synthesis, purification, and characterization of peptides
- Synthesis of small to intermediate-size molecules using common organic synthesis techniques
- Use HPLC, LC/MS for peptide characterization and purification workflow
- Plan, execute, and document work under the guidance of a supervisor
- Organizes time to meet project timelines
- Ability to understand deadlines and commitments/ can effectively manage time in the lab
- Organized individual who can carry out tasks from start to end with little supervision, once properly trained on the task at hand
- Can communicate clearly in written and verbal forms
- Research literature to help solve problems associated with current and future projects
Our Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
- Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
- Numerous Training and Development opportunities
- and more…
Ideal qualifications
All candidates should meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, preferably with experience in peptide synthesis (1-3 years)
- Proficiency in the use of HPLC for purification and analytical purposes is highly desired
- Previous experience with defiltration and/or Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) techniques is a plus
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites Products and chemical drawing programs
Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Orano Med
Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing new therapies against cancer. Based on its unique expertise in the production of lead-212 (Pb-212) and radiolabeling technologies, Orano Med is developing innovative radioligand therapies which consist of selectively destroying cancer cells while limiting the impact on surrounding healthy cells. With a solid portfolio of molecules in development capable of targeting various forms of cancer, and a reliable supply chain for Pb-212, Orano Med aims to become a leader in targeted alpha therapies, in particular for patients with currently unmet medical needs.
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