Quality Control Lab Chemist — Advanced Analytics in Startup Lab

Alta Resource Technologies, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Alta Resource Technologies, Inc. in Boulder, CO is seeking a QC Laboratory Chemist to join a fast-paced startup environment.

The role centers on analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, adsorbents, proteins, and finished products to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and data integrity. You will operate instruments (HPLC/UPLC, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, UV-Vis), verify methods, prepare standards, support audits, and collaborate with Process Development, Chemistry, Biology, and Manufacturing

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of industrial laboratory experience.
• Experience operating analytical instrumentation.
• Strong wet chemistry skills.
• Experience with laboratory documentation and data integrity.
• Excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills.
• Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QC testing using established analytical methods.
• Performs method verification, transfer, and validation.
• Prepare standards, reagents, calibration solutions, and quality control samples.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation such as: HPLC/UPLC, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, UV-Vis, particle analyzers
• Execute release testing of protein products, functionalized adsorbents, process intermediates, and raw materials.
• Review analytical data for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and electronic records following best practices
• Maintain laboratory inventory and instrument qualification records.
• Support internal audits and quality management activities.
• Collaborate with Process Development, Chemistry, Biology, and Manufacturing teams.

Job description

Alta Resource Technologies, Inc. in Boulder, CO is seeking a QC Laboratory Chemist to join a fast-paced startup environment.

The role centers on analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, adsorbents, proteins, and finished products to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and data integrity. You will operate instruments (HPLC/UPLC, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, UV-Vis), verify methods, prepare standards, support audits, and collaborate with Process Development, Chemistry, Biology, and Manufacturing