Chemist (San Diego, CA)

Primary Duties

• Perform a variety of small molecule and polymer processing, purification and characterization steps to support the generation of new materials
• Characterize materials by various chromatography methods, including HPLC/SEC/IEC chromatography using established standard processes
• Perform small scale dye labeling / bio-conjugation reactions according to established standard processes
• Optical characterization of the polymer dyes including measurement of absorbance and fluorescence emission spectra.
• Remove solvent via rotary evaporation and/or lyophilization
• Support documentation and archiving of R&D results in company databases
• Prepare outgoing materials and supporting (QC) documentation
• Provide assistance as needed to maintain functioning laboratory; including glassware cleaning, material ordering, inventory control and other duties.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum Knowledge and Skills:
• Organic Synthesis: Basic organic synthesis skills, ability to follow established reaction protocols and standard processes
• Analytical Skills: Experience operating HPLC/SEC/IEC equipment using established protocols preferred, basic experience with UV/Vis and/or fluorescence spectroscopy
• Laboratory Skills: Familiarity with separation/purification methods is a plus
• Other: Strong attention to detail, works in a team based environment, multi-task to cover a variety of job functions, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates ability to follow established policies and procedures, maintains neat, accurate and complete notebook and batch records, ability to independently perform and analyze data and identify issues in routine tests, familiarity with operation of routine laboratory instruments and applicable software

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS in Chemistry or similar Life Science discipline
• Typically requires minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting