Quality Control Lab Chemist

Alta Resource Technologies•Boulder, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

About Alta 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. Role Summary The QC Laboratory Chemist is responsible for analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, adsorbents, proteins, and finished products to ensure quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance. This role performs routine analytical testing, maintains laboratory instrumentation, completes method qualification, and generates high-quality documentation in a fast-paced & startup environment.

Requirements

BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
2–5 years of industrial laboratory experience.
Experience operating analytical instrumentation.
Strong wet chemistry skills.
Experience with laboratory documentation and data integrity.
Excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience with protein characterization.
Experience with ICP-OES or ICP-MS.
Familiarity with LIMS and electronic laboratory notebooks.
Statistical analysis (JMP, Minitab, or similar).

Responsibilities

Perform routine QC testing using established analytical methods.
Performs method verification, transfer, and validation.
Prepare standards, reagents, calibration solutions, and quality control samples.
Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation such as: HPLC/UPLC, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, UV-Vis, particle analyzers
Execute release testing of protein products, functionalized adsorbents, process intermediates, and raw materials.
Review analytical data for accuracy and completeness.
Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results.
Maintain laboratory notebooks and electronic records following best practices
Maintain laboratory inventory and instrument qualification records.
Support internal audits and quality management activities.
Collaborate with Process Development, Chemistry, Biology, and Manufacturing teams.