QC Chemist

Alta Resource Technologies•Boulder, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Alta Resource Technologies (Alta) is a next generation mining company that uses synthetic biology to separate critical minerals from conventional and unconventional resources, including e-waste. Founded in 2023, the company is expanding its team in Boulder, CO. The exponential growth of new tech industries, as well as the information technology sector, are driving historic growth in mineral demand and stressing existing supply streams. Meeting new demand, diversifying the supply chain, and producing minerals in a more sustainable manner requires the rapid development, deployment and scaling of new technologies. This mineral challenge represents a historic opportunity for technology development and value creation. Alta is proud to be at the vanguard of this mega trend. Alta is seeking a motivated QC Chemist to join our Analytical team. This role is responsible for executing quality control activities supporting incoming raw material qualification and finished product quality assurance. The QC Chemist plays a key role in ensuring materials meet established specifications through consistent testing, accurate documentation, and timely completion of QC activities. A successful candidate brings strong hands-on laboratory experience, attention to detail, and familiarity with quality control workflows, material specifications, and controlled documentation. This individual must be comfortable performing routine testing, evaluating results against established acceptance criteria, supporting material qualification and release activities, and maintaining clear and accurate QC records.

Requirements

B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Materials Science, or related field.
2–5 years of relevant laboratory, QC, or manufacturing support experience.
Experience executing established QC procedures and workflows.
Familiarity with raw material qualification, sample handling and QC documentation.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and data integrity.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across lab teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing, process development, or QC laboratory environment.
Hands-on experience with chemical and biochemical testing of raw materials or finished products.
Familiarity with techniques such as titration, UV/Vis, moisture analysis, elemental analysis, or chromatography.
Experience with material specifications, COAs, qualification records, and release documentation.
Familiarity with laboratory inventory, sample management, or LIMS/ELN systems.

Responsibilities

Perform qualification testing of incoming proteins, reagents, and other critical raw materials using approved analytical and biochemical workflows
Prepare, handle, and stage samples and materials according to defined procedures.
Support repeat testing, confirmatory testing, and investigations for atypical or out-of-specification results.
Assist with material qualification and release activities by ensuring required testing is completed accurately and on schedule.
Work closely with Analytical Chemistry to coordinate testing, troubleshoot routine laboratory issues, and escalate method-related questions.
Partner with Applied Biology to support qualification and handling of materials used in biological workflows.
Coordinate with Lab Operations to ensure QC testing needs, supplies, equipment access, and sample logistics are maintained.
Communicate testing status, material readiness, and laboratory needs to relevant team members.
Support cross-functional investigations and follow-up activities as needed.
Maintain complete and accurate QC records, test forms, material qualification documentation, and sample traceability.
Follow approved SOPs, specifications, and quality procedures during all testing and material handling activities.
Support updates to QC procedures, forms, and work instructions as workflows evolve.
Document deviations, atypical results, and repeat testing in accordance with established QC practices.
Support training and consistent execution of QC procedures across the laboratory.