Analytical Chemist I

Danaher•Golden, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company, develops analytical chemistry solutions for separation and purification. Phenova, a Phenomenex subsidiary located in Golden, Colorado, provides proficiency testing products and services and manufactures certified reference materials. The Analytical Chemist I manufactures and analytically verifies products, reviews data, and contributes to continuous improvement. The role works with the Chemistry Operations and Quality Service teams to monitor, evaluate, revise, and improve procedures, processes, and systems to support workplace safety, productivity, and product quality. It reports to the CRM Supervisor and is an on-site position in Golden, Colorado; the site is planned to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, in Summer 2027. The position involves cross-training colleagues in manufacturing and analytical verification procedures, developing and validating analytical procedures for existing and new products, and supporting product commercialization with work procedures and SOPs. The incumbent applies the company’s Quality System, supports quality audits, serves as a technical resource, and performs routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, tools, and supplies. The role also applies continuous-improvement tools and contributes to improving efficiency, safety, productivity, and quality. The job requires work with hazardous materials and specialized personal protective equipment, including respirators, face shields, and Tyvek suits. It involves standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The salary range is $63,000–$80,000, and the position is eligible for bonus or incentive pay. Benefits offered to eligible employees include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or a related physical science field.
At least 1 year of analytical laboratory experience.
Knowledge of chemical characteristics and standard methods for analysis of environmental samples.
Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and quality control principles and practices.
Knowledge of computer-based laboratory information management systems and data management and processing techniques.
Excellent time-management skills.
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures.
Ability to work with hazardous materials safely and use specialized personal protective equipment, including respirators, face shields, and Tyvek suits.
Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Instrumental experience with HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID, and/or GC-MS.
Hands-on experience in environmental, pharmaceutical, and/or cannabis laboratory industries.
Advanced Excel formulas and mathematical and statistical calculations.

Responsibilities

Manufacture and analytically verify products, review associated data, and contribute to continuous improvement objectives.
Cross-train colleagues on manufacturing and analytical verification procedures so the team can meet production deadlines and complete full lot-folder reviews.
Develop, validate, and implement new or improved analytical procedures for existing and newly developed products.
Develop new work procedures and SOPs as products are developed and commercialized.
Apply the company’s Quality System and ensure compliance with quality-system certifications and accreditations.
Assist with regular internal and external quality audits.
Serve as a technical resource as needed.
Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, tools, and supplies.
Use continuous-improvement tools to identify and pursue opportunities to improve procedures, productivity, product quality, safety, and efficiency.
Handle hazardous, flammable, corrosive, carcinogenic, compressed-gas, and toxic materials safely.