Senior R&D Chemist

VanDeMark Chemical Inc., Lockport, NY

VanDeMark Chemical Inc. seeks a Senior R&D Chemist in Lockport, NY, offering $85,000.00 to $145,000.00 per year for full-time bench work. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. The position is 100% on site and requires lifting standard laboratory equipment weighing 25 pounds or more.

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Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

VanDeMark Chemical Inc. is seeking a synthetic organic chemist to join its research and development team in Lockport, NY. This bench-heavy role focuses on the hands-on synthesis of target compounds and the evaluation of chemistries using standard analytical techniques. The company is expanding its R&D capacities into new areas and seeks candidates with strong synthesis experience.

Requirements

• Minimum BS in Chemistry with 5 years experience preferred, or Ph.D. with significant synthetic thesis work
• Hands-on expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and lab-scale syntheses
• Ability to interpret standard analytical data (GC, LC, MS, NMR, etc.)
• Capacity to safely handle hazardous materials in solid, liquid, and gas forms
• Ability to design synthetic schemes and plan reaction steps
• Ability to lift and manipulate standard laboratory equipment weighing roughly 25 pounds or more

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job details

Location

Lockport, NY

Pay

$85,000 to $145,000 per year

Job type

Full-time

Industry

Manufacturing

Posted

Sep 30, 2026

Drug test

Not stated