Synthetic Chemist II

Overview :

Position Title : Analyst II

Business Title : Synthetic Chemist II

Entity : Consumer Products Services Division

Department : ATL

Location : Pasadena, CA

Reports to : General Manager or Director

FLSA : Hourly

Compensation Range : $36.00 - $41.00 per hour (., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).

Hours Worked : Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week. Must be flexible to meet business needs.

Position Summary :

The Synthetic Chemist is responsible for design, validation and implementation synthesis projects in organic synthesis, peptide synthesis, bioconjugation, purification, and characterization of compounds of interest.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Work closely with senior scientists to accomplish team objectives and research milestones.
• Design, validate and implement synthesis projects in organic synthesis, peptide synthesis, bioconjugation, purification, and characterization of compounds of interest.
• Maintain accurate record keeping, perform independent data analyses, and report data in written and oral formats.
• Critically evaluate data and results and troubleshoot synthesis issues.
• Perform work in compliance with client policies.
• Follow good documentation practices and notebooking.
• Demonstrable ability to function independently, work within a flexible, team-oriented lab environment, and work within cross-functional project teams.
• Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

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