Chemist I - Small-Volume Manufacturing & Purification

Biopharma Careers; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

EMD Electronics in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Chemist to support the small-volume manufacturing process and the M4Ward program. You will work with R&D, Marketing, Quality Control and Engineering to scale up and optimize new chemical production and assist in transitions to high volume scale up.

The role emphasizes safety, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibilities including SDS reviews, purification input, sampling, and equipment troubleshooting in a day-shift

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related Life Science discipline.
• Experience with gloveboxes and handling hazardous chemicals is a plus.
• Knowledge of P&ID’s and basic engineering principles.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review Chemical SDS to conduct safety reviews.
• Run purification systems and provide input on small-scale purifications.
• Sample and package chemicals; advise on complex container fills and handling.
• Vessel cleaning and break down; maintain chemical inventory.
• Setup, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment; keep lab clean and efficient.

Skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Quality and safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry/Life Science

Tools

SAP

Intelex MOC

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

EMD Electronics in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Chemist to support the small-volume manufacturing process and the M4Ward program. You will work with R&D, Marketing, Quality Control and Engineering to scale up and optimize new chemical production and assist in transitions to high volume scale up.

The role emphasizes safety, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibilities including SDS reviews, purification input, sampling, and equipment troubleshooting in a day-shift