SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Planet Pharma · Redwood City, CA · 6 days ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain analytical and preparative LC-MS and SFC systems.
- Purify and isolate synthetic intermediates and final products using preparative HPLC and SFC methodologies.
- Perform analytical characterization and quality control testing, including LC-MS, NMR, and chiral purity assessments.
- Affirmative action statement: Assist the development, optimization, and execution of physicochemical and stability assays.
- Analyzing, interpreting, and communicating experimental results to project teams.
- Identifying opportunities to improve laboratory workflows, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Supporting general laboratory maintenance.
Required Skills, Experience And Education
- B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of one year of post-graduation laboratory experience, including handling organic solvents and reagents.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and critical thinking abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with instrument software platforms such as Agilent, Waters, and Bruker.
- Experience supporting purification and analytical workflows in small-molecule drug discovery.