Chemistry Associate

Bio-Techne • San Marcos, CA

3d • $26 - $35

About The Position

The Chemistry Associate processes and formulates controls, calibrators, working solutions, and intermediates according to approved standard operating procedures. The role is responsible for manufacturing quality products on schedule and applies general knowledge of concepts, theories, terminology, and practices used in laboratory manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or a related field is preferred.
• 0–2 years of work experience in In Vitro diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or a related industry is required.
• Ability to show initiative and perform in a multitask environment.
• Good interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work in a GMP and GLP environment; knowledge of QSR and ISO.
• Familiarity with biohazardous material handling and chemical safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products using approved procedures and maintain detailed, accurate records.
• Perform in-process analysis and determine adjustments needed to bring analytes into specification.
• Analyze products, stock solutions, and raw materials using automated and manual instrumentation.
• Evaluate whether analysis instrumentation and procedures are operating correctly, and verify or perform maintenance before use.
• Accurately measure material quantities volumetrically and gravimetrically, applying knowledge of chemical and biochemical properties and handling procedures.
• Evaluate and create work instructions, QCRs, SOPs, and other documents and procedures for effectiveness; make changes through the formal change process.
• Perform documented processing steps, including centrifugation, diafiltration, in-process filtration, and column separation.
• Perform final release testing.
• Perform aseptic procedures such as aliquoting, filtration, and microbial plating.
• Perform assay testing for Value Assignment as required.
• Assist in developing ways to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
• Assist with overall laboratory and equipment maintenance and cleanliness.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and clear, detailed, accurate records.
• Perform additional functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, legal, and ID shield insurance benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, and internship programs.
• Employee resource groups, paid volunteer time off, employee events, and charity drives.
• Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level