Chemistry Associate

Bio-Techne • San Marcos, CA

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Ability to show initiative and perform in a multi-task environment.
• Good interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to perform in a GMP and GLP environment.
• Knowledge of QSR and ISO.
• Familiarity with biohazardous material handling and chemical safety procedures.
• 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.

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 volumetrically and gravimetrically, applying knowledge of chemical and biochemical properties and handling procedures.
• Evaluate and/or create work instructions, QCRs, SOPs, and other documents and procedures for effectiveness, and modify them through the formal change process.
• Perform documented processing steps such as 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 and/or reduce costs.
• Assist with overall maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment.
• Maintain clear, detailed, and accurate records and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Perform additional functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and 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