Process Chemist ( Bio-compounds)

Ambrosia Labs; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ambrosia Labs in Groton, CT, seeks a chemist to lead new product development from formulation to QA, including testing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Role requires a B.S. in Chemistry or related field with 3–5 years in production or NPD, strong analytical skills, and experience with HPLC/GC and other analytical techniques. Remote work may be possible with team leader approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related area.
• 3-5 years of production and/or new product research and development experience.
• Experience with standard laboratory equipment and organic chemistry practices.
• Knowledge of chemical analysis and mechanical evaluation using spectroscopy, thermal methods, HPLC, GC.
• Ability to multi-disciplinary problem-solve.
• Ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production and QA activities.
• Approve analytics for quality control testing in the lab.
• Perform laboratory synthesis and experiments per established procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for technical projects.
• Present concepts and project updates to peers, management, customers, or investors.
• Provide internal technical services to operations for existing and new products.
• Use statistical tools to design experiments and analyze data.
• Maintain and upgrade laboratory instrumentation.
• Train or mentor junior staff and students in routine analyses.
• Support development of studies and procedures.
• Lead experiments with minimal supervision.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/GLP regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Leadership (desirable)

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related area

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or applicable discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

Spectroscopy

Thermal analysis

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Job description

This position involves all aspects of new product development, formulation, testing, sample preparation, and evaluation of raw materials using established lab procedures and methods. Good math, communication, organizational and record keeping skills required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Coordinating activities associated with production and quality assurance(QA).

Being responsible for approval of analytics associated with quality control testing in the laboratory.

Performing laboratory synthesis, experimentation, or methods developed through independent application of standard principles of established procedures.

Participate in cross-functional teams to execute technical projects.

Presenting concepts, research plans, project updates and accomplishments internally to peers and management team or externally to customers and investors.

Providing internal technical services to operations for existing and new products.

Using statistical tools, to design experiments and analyze data.

Using material characterization techniques to collect and process data, and develop structure/process/property relationships.

Maintaining and upkeeping of laboratory instrumentation.

Training or mentoring Junior level employees and studentsin routine analysis.

Assisting in the development of studies and procedures.

Creating and leading experiments with minimal supervision from management.

Supporting the quality, safety and production needs and goals compliantly.

Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data, leading to reports with conclusions and recommendations to appropriate personnel

Understanding and following GMP/GLP regulations.

Supervising non-exempt and contract personnel to achieve goals.

Keeping abreast of technological advances specific to the laboratory and adopting new techniques or scientific methods based on findings.

Maintaining Standard Operating Procedures dealing with their work area and recommends new methods and procedures for their area and the laboratory.

Providing recommendations, conclusions, and direction based on the data obtained from studies.

Ability to construct and format reports for the intended audience (i.e FDA, Production, Laboratory, Customers, or Sales).

• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry,Chemical Engineering or related area,
• 3- 5 years of production and/or new product research and development experience.
• Experience, knowledge, and skill in the operation of standard laboratory equipment and general laboratory practices in organic chemistry.
• Working knowledge of chemical analysis and mechanical evaluation utilizing spectroscopy, thermal and mechanical methods, HPLC, GC.
• Working knowledge and understanding of chemical reactions and techniques for chemical synthesis and identification.
• Ability to use multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving
• Ability to pass background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or applicable discipline.
• Fundamental experience in working directly with production operations and business partners with ability to use multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving
• At least 5-7 years experience in bio compound synthesis or chemical extraction.
• Experience with technical analysis tools such as Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).
• Solid knowledge of instrumental analysis and maintenance.
• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Basic leadership skills
• Strong statistical and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and to meet aggressive program deliverables
• Basic project management skills
• Abilityto have fun!
• Altruistic demeanor

Additional Information:

We offer a very competitive salary and excellent health benefits. This role is based out of Connecticut but the candidate may be able to work remotely based on team leader approval. This is a perfect opportunity to get in, on the ground floor of an up and coming organization with a great corporate culture, relaxed environment, and very ambitious goals.

Ambrosia Labs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.