Analytical Chemist II

Danaher•Golden, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Chemist II is responsible for manufacturing and analytical verification of products, as well as data review and continuous improvement objectives associated with those products. The incumbent will work with the Chemistry Operations team and the Quality Service team to continuously monitor, evaluate, revise and improve work procedures, processes, and systems to ensure best practices that result in a safe work environment, improved productivity and the highest level of quality for manufactured products in our industry. This position reports to the Organic PT Operations Supervisor and is located in Golden, CO. The Golden site, including this role, is tentatively scheduled to relocate to Boulder, CO, in Q2/Q3 2027. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Be a part of a team in utilizing DBS tools such as Daily Management, 5S, and PSP to continuously identify and take advantage of improvement opportunities. Including evaluating and continuously improving procedures, work procedures and SOP’s to drive gains in productivity and product quality, reflecting best practices that are efficient, effective, and ensure the highest level of safety and quality Work as part of a team including cross-training colleagues on manufacturing and analytical verification procedures of all products to achieve a high level of competency ensuring that production deadlines are met and that full lot folder review has been completed Develop, validate, and implement new or improved analytical procedures for existing and newly developed products, including new work procedures and SOP’s as new products are developed and commercialized Understand and apply the company’s Quality System and ensure compliance with all quality system certifications and accreditations. Assisting in regular internal quality audits and external quality audits Be a technical resource as needed, perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, tools, and supplies. Work efficiently and independently in a fast pace, highly evolving environment and participate in additional activities and responsibilities as required

Requirements

B.S. in Chemistry or related field
3+ years analytical laboratory experience
Knowledge of chemical characteristics and standard methods for the analysis of environmental samples
Knowledge of the principles and practice of laboratory quality assurance and quality control
Knowledge of computer-based laboratory information management systems and data management and processing techniques
Excellent time management skills
Laboratory safety practices and procedures

Nice To Haves

Instrumental work with HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID and/or GC-MS
Experience with PFAS and method development
Advanced Excel formulations, mathematical and statistical calculations

Responsibilities

Utilizing DBS tools such as Daily Management, 5S, and PSP to continuously identify and take advantage of improvement opportunities.
Evaluating and continuously improving procedures, work procedures and SOP’s to drive gains in productivity and product quality, reflecting best practices that are efficient, effective, and ensure the highest level of safety and quality.
Working as part of a team including cross-training colleagues on manufacturing and analytical verification procedures of all products to achieve a high level of competency ensuring that production deadlines are met and that full lot folder review has been completed.
Developing, validating, and implementing new or improved analytical procedures for existing and newly developed products, including new work procedures and SOP’s as new products are developed and commercialized.
Understanding and applying the company’s Quality System and ensuring compliance with all quality system certifications and accreditations.
Assisting in regular internal quality audits and external quality audits.
Being a technical resource as needed, performing routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, tools, and supplies.
Working efficiently and independently in a fast pace, highly evolving environment and participating in additional activities and responsibilities as required.