Jobs · Analyst · California

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.

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