Senior Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry (HPLC/UPLC)

DMC Biotechnologies, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Biotechnologies, Inc. in RTP, NC is seeking a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate to join our Analytical Chemistry team. The role supports development and optimization of a high-throughput microbial engineering platform, from strain design and construction through testing and data analysis.

Ideal candidates have hands-on HPLC/UPLC experience and a willingness to work within grant-funded, 12-month term project work with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry or related program.
• 1-3 years of hands-on laboratory experience in a biotechnical environment.
• Direct, hands-on experience in operation of HPLC/UPLC.
• Quantitative, data-driven analysis of experimental results and an analytical mindset.
• Experience in following, drafting, and/or revising detailed SOPs and protocols.
• Capability to manage multiple workflows and experiments within a single day.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Must be a self-starter, motivated, scientifically curious, and collaborative.
• Open to feedback and rigorous data review.
• Flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Experience in operation of LC/MS (preferred).
• Experience in plate-based colorimetric assays (preferred).
• Experience in a regulated environment (CGMP, GLP, GCP) (preferred).
• ELN experience, especially LabGuru (preferred).
• Experience in statistical analyses and Design of Experiments (DoE) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine sample preparation, analysis, data reduction and reporting
• Adheres to written protocols and quality tracking
• Performs routine instrument maintenance and reports any repairs needed to Group Lead
• Maintains safe practices and work environments
• Keeps excellent laboratory records
• Prepares routine written and oral reporting of activities and results

Skills

Chemistry fundamentals

Laboratory analysis

HPLC/UPLC operation

Data-driven analysis

SOPs & protocols

Multitasking

Cross-disciplinary communication

Self-motivation & curiosity

Feedback & data review

Flexible scheduling

LC/MS experience

Colorimetric assays

Regulated environments CGMP/GLP/GCP

ELN/LabGuru

DoE & statistics

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry or related program

Job description

DMC Biotechnologies, Inc. in RTP, NC is seeking a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate to join our Analytical Chemistry team. The role supports development and optimization of a high-throughput microbial engineering platform, from strain design and construction through testing and data analysis.

Ideal candidates have hands-on HPLC/UPLC experience and a willingness to work within grant-funded, 12-month term project work with occasional evenings and weekends.