Manufacturing Lab Associate II (Production Chemist)

Fortis Life Sciences•San Diego, CA

10d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Fortis is seeking a Manufacturing Lab Associate II (Production Chemist) for a full-time, onsite position in San Diego, California. The role is with nanoComposix, a wholly owned Fortis subsidiary that develops and manufactures nanomaterials for research and commercial markets, including metal and metal-oxide core/shell nanocomposites used in biosensors, medical devices, clinical diagnostics, and optical effects. The associate fabricates catalog and semi-custom products reproducibly by following synthesis standard operating procedures (SOPs). The role includes prioritizing production tasks with manager input, communicating production status, documenting work in electronic notebooks and quality-system forms, and collaborating with colleagues and managers to ensure SOP adherence and product quality. The associate also schedules routine maintenance and calibration of selected analytical equipment, participates in quality processes and continuous improvement, and identifies process inefficiencies. The position requires an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or the life sciences, at least one year of laboratory experience, advanced laboratory skills, and the ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Work takes place in office and laboratory settings and involves chemicals and compressed gases.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or the life sciences.
At least 1 year of laboratory experience.
Advanced laboratory skills.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work in office and laboratory settings and with chemicals and compressed gases.

Responsibilities

Fabricate selected nanoComposix catalog and semi-custom products with high reproducibility.
Manufacture products according to synthesis SOPs.
With manager input, prioritize synthesis tasks to minimize back-orders and communicate production status to team members and management.
Document production carefully in electronic notebooks and forms associated with the NCX quality system.
Discuss and analyze work with coworkers and managers to ensure adherence to standard product SOPs and production of quality products.
Schedule routine maintenance and calibration of selected analytical equipment.
Participate in company quality processes and the Quality Management System to promote quality awareness and continuous improvement.
Contribute to common team goals through clear communication, teamwork, and effective collaboration.
Identify inefficiencies in current processes and contribute to process improvement.
Complete additional assigned tasks as needed in coordination with the manager and coworkers.