Organic Chemist

Full job description

Position: Chemist

Company: OzoneBio
Location: Calgary, AB
Type: Full-time

About OzoneBio

OzoneBio is a cleantech company developing sustainable, low-carbon routes to industrial chemicals, including bio-based adipic acid for polymers, textiles, and plastics. We combine biochemical, catalytic, and separation technologies to replace fossil-derived chemistry with environmentally superior processes.

Position Summary

OzoneBio is seeking an experienced Organic Chemist to lead experimental research on bio-oil fractionation, catalytic upgrading, and organic synthesis. This role is ideal for a creative scientist who enjoys solving challenging chemical problems, designing experiments independently, and developing new processes from first principles.

This is not a routine analytical or production role. We are looking for someone who can think critically, troubleshoot complex reactions, and drive research with minimal supervision, not simply follow established SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently design, execute, and optimize organic synthesis and catalytic reaction pathways
• Develop and troubleshoot bio-oil fractionation and upgrading processes
• Operate, modify, and troubleshoot fixed-bed and flow reactor systems
• Design experiments, interpret results, and propose next research directions
• Prepare catalysts, reaction mixtures, and purification workflows
• Characterize reaction products using GC-MS, HPLC, GC, or related analytical techniques
• Maintain detailed experimental records and communicate findings to the R&D team
• Contribute innovative ideas to solve technical challenges and accelerate technology development

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, or a closely related field (minimum education: M.Sc.)
• At least 5 years of industrial R&D experience in organic or process chemistry
• Demonstrated expertise in multistep organic synthesis and reaction optimization
• Experience operating fixed-bed, flow, or high-pressure reactor systems
• Proven ability to independently plan experiments, troubleshoot reactions, and solve complex technical problems
• Strong understanding of reaction mechanisms and synthetic strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with biomass-derived chemicals, catalysis, renewable fuels, or bio-based chemicals
• Experience scaling laboratory chemistry toward pilot or commercial processes
• Familiarity with analytical techniques including GC-MS, HPLC

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person