Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry

THE BENEFITS YOU'LL ENJOY As a lab based company, where in person collaboration is key to drive innovation, we encourage all team members to be in our office most days each week. However we appreciate and honor the need and desire for flexibility and have implemented a hybrid working model. We have a fully stocked healthy kitchen, a gym onsite, plenty of free parking, weekly team events and a state-of-the-art lab and office. We offer a competitive total rewards package with team-first benefits programs for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, unlimited paid time off, life insurance, employee assistance programs, 401(k) plan, a mental health platform, employee discounts, payroll credits for cell phone and commuter costs and a paid parental leave program. JOIN US, AND BE YOU We are committed to making transformative discoveries with a team-first mentality. Successful team members are truth-seeking and trusting, with the tenacity required to trail blaze in uncharted territory. We are a collaborative team that actively seeks input and values differing perspectives. And we produce tangible results, holding ourselves accountable in the process. We are also committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness and inclusion. We grow and learn together, respecting professional and personal experiences, areas of expertise, and types of self expression. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that each one of us brings in terms of education, opinions, culture, color, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, different abilities, sexual orientation and beliefs. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE • Hands-on execution of analytical methods and data analysis to characterize a range of sample types across R&D and manufacturing, including: raw plant materials, plant-derived extracts, in-process samples, and finished products. • Manage the streamlined operation of the Analytical team while preparing solutions, standards, and reagents as well as maintaining the group’s chemicals and consumables inventories. • Conduct data and statistical analysis with timely documentation, reporting and archiving of results. • Perform analytical method development, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting using HPLC, LC/MS and GC etc. • Maintain instruments at optimum performance through routine maintenance and QA/QC procedures to foster a clean, sanitary, organized and safe workplace. • Troubleshoot analytical equipment as needed, coordinate with equipment service providers, and resolve equipment issues efficiently to minimize equipment downtime. • Support multiple internal and external projects with chemistry services, and ensure that results and conclusions are communicated clearly. • Develop and write SOPs and update as required. • Be a champion for rigorous science, and proactively educate and learn from others.THE EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED • BS in Chemistry or related field with 0-2 years of analytical chemistry experience in an academic/industrial research lab setting. • Expertise in analytical assays including HPLC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, and column chromatography. • Experience analyzing quantitative data, determining the accuracy and precision of measurements, and preparing final data reports. • Knowledge of extraction, isolation and purification of natural products from plant feedstocks is highly desirable. • Ability to adapt and excel in a rapidly moving environment while prioritizing and working on multiple projects/workloads. • Self-starter with good organizational skills; able to work effectively in cross-functional teams, providing strong analytical, process design, and root cause analysis skills. • Attention to detail that includes a rigorous review of the data and record-keeping.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Prolonged periods of sitting at a lab bench/desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at time. Apply tot his job