Analytical Chemist

BIOPHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH COMPANY; Castroville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Biopharmaceutical Research Company, located in Texas, is looking for a qualified Analytical Chemist to operate and maintain laboratory instruments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related STEM field with at least 3 years of chromatography experience. Responsibilities include routine analysis and participation in method development. The compensation ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 per year, and applicants must meet legal compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of experience with chromatography.
• Experience in an analytical services laboratory is highly desired.
• Willingness to strictly follow SOPs is required.

Responsibilities

• Operation and PM of laboratory analytical instruments.
• Perform routine analysis using validated methods.
• Participate in development and validation of new analytical methods.

Skills

HPLC/UPLC chromatography

Gas chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Learning new methods

Education

Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or related STEM field

Tools

UPLC

LC-MS

GC-MS

Empower 3.0

Job description

About the Company

Located in the Watsonville-Salinas area of Monterey County, we are a pharmaceutical startup that has been licensed by the DEA to produce Schedule I substances in a highly regulated and secure environment. Our focus is the cultivation of federally legal cannabis for drug development and research. As one of the first companies in the US to receive this approval, we are seeking to grow our team with individuals that thrive on the complex and unpredictable challenges of navigating a new industry.

Analytical Chemist

The BRC Analytical Chemist is a qualified and experienced laboratory analyst with a thorough understanding of the operations of an analytical laboratory. Must be familiar and have experience with UPLC, LC-MS, and/or GC-MS. Experience in an analytical services laboratory, quality control laboratory, or GMP laboratory setting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Operation and PM of laboratory analytical instruments
• Performs routine analysis using validated methods
• Participates in development, validation, and/or transfer of new analytical methods
• General laboratory operation, ordering and cleanliness
• Conforms to quality system and relevant SOPs
• Adheres to required controlled substance procedures
• Performs other tasks as required

Required Education, Qualification and Skills

• Minimum Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or related STEM field
• Experience (3+ years) with HPLC/UPLC chromatography and/or gas chromatography is required.
• The ability and eagerness to learn new methods and instrumentation is required.
• Willingness and ability to precisely follow SOPs is required.
• Experience in an analytical services laboratory, quality control laboratory, or GMP laboratory setting is highly desired
• Experience with gas chromatography and/or mass spectrometry is desired
• Experience with Empower 3.0 is desired.
• Experience with botanical extraction, purification and/or analysis is desired.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a background check
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must comply with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry
• BRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Compensation: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year