Scientist in South San Francisco, CA

100% onsite lab role
PhD will be considered if they are comfortable with the rate

• Masters degree will be considered
• Analytical LC-MS instrumentation and analytical HPLC instrumentation.
• small molecule analytical chemistry
• NMR is a plus
• Analytical exp needed
• Running purification work
• HPLC, SFC and NMR work experience needed
• SFC exp is a plus
• Medical chemistry or synthetic chemistry background is a plus
• Reverse phase HPLC exp needed
• Troubleshooting LCMS instrumentation exp
• More yrs of exp will be considered

Summary:

• 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 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:

• Associate Scientist II: 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?

• HPLC, SFC, and MS.
• 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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