Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
Duration: 12+ Months
• Purification of samples from medicinal chemistry projects on a milligram to gram scale by preparative HPLC. • Operate and maintain analytical and preparative scale HPLC instrumentation. • Support and troubleshoot walk-up analytical LC-MS instrumentation • Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting. • Demonstrate a high degree of responsibility in maintaining scientific standards and safe laboratory practices. • Keep accurate and current records of research and/or project related activities according to client policies.
Qualifications: • BS, or MS in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline, with typically 2+ (BS) or 0+ (MS) years of job-related experience. • Hands-on experience with analytical HPLC, preparative HPLC, and mass spectrometry. • Experience with supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) a plus. • Ability to operate and troubleshoot a variety of hardware/software platforms. • Proven effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with scientists and engineers. • Knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and the ability to communicate effectively with medicinal chemistry team. • Basic understanding of different organic functional groups and organic terminology including enantiomers and diastereomers.
Key Leadership Competencies • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment. • Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance. • Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change the course quickly where indicated. • Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo. • Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement. • Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages to reality • Are you open to look at candidates willing to relocate? Local Candidates only
• Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:
BS, or MS in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline, with typically 2+ (BS) or 0+ (MS) years of job-related experience.
• What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?
1: HPLC, SFC, and MS.
2: Analytical LC-MS instrumentation and analytical HPLC instrumentation.
• What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification? Supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC)
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