Manufacturing Lab Associate II - Production Chemist

Fortis Life Sciences•San Diego, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

nanoComposix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis, develops innovative nanomaterials for research and commercial markets. We manufacture hundreds of different variants of metal and metal-oxide core/shell nanocomposites for a wide range of applications including biosensors, medical devices, clinical diagnostics, and optical effects. Our mission is to help our clients bring nano-enabled products to market. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Lab Associate II (Production Chemist) for a full-time, onsite position in San Diego, CA.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or life sciences
1+ year of laboratory experience
Advanced laboratory skills
Ability to lift and carry up to 20lbs
Ability to work in both office and laboratory settings, and with chemicals and compressed gases

Responsibilities

Fabricate select nanoComposix catalog and semi-custom products with high reproducibility
Manufacture products following synthesis SOP’s
With manager input, prioritize synthesis tasks to minimize back-orders and communicate status of production to team members and management
Meticulously document production into electronic notebooks and forms associated with NCX quality system
Discuss and analyze work with co-workers and managers to ensure adherence to NCX standard product SOPs and production of quality products
Schedule routine maintenance and calibration of select analytical equipment
Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement by actively participating in the quality processes within the company and the Quality Management System
Contribute to the team through pursuit of common goals, clear communication, inspiring teamwork, and working effectively with others
Contribute to process improvement by identifying inefficiencies in current process
Work with manager and co-workers to complete additional assigned tasks as needed