Research Associate - Analytical Chemistry

Centrillion Technologies, Inc. • Palo Alto, CA

3h • $50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Centrillion Technologies is seeking a motivated and skilled Research Associate to join its chemistry team. The role conducts supervised chemistry and materials research experiments for manufacturing process development, evaluates components and systems, and supports R&D, manufacturing pilot, and quality-control operations. It also involves documenting experimental work, analyzing data, presenting results, preparing written methods and SOPs, maintaining analytical instruments and process tools, and procuring components, materials, and reagents.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience in organic, polymer, and analytical chemistry.
• Proficiency with instrumentation for chemical and spectroscopic analysis, such as HPLC, MS, NMR, FTIR, UV, and fluorescence.
• Self-motivated, driven, thorough, and careful experimentalist able to multitask, think independently, work independently, and solve problems.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of industry experience in Chemistry R&D.
• Experience with automated DNA or peptide synthesis.
• Knowledge of and experience in microfabrication technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised chemistry and materials research experiments for manufacturing process development.
• Evaluate the performance of components and systems.
• Document experimental work, analyze data, and document and present results.
• Prepare written methods and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Calibrate and maintain analytical instruments, process tools, and systems.
• Procure components, materials, and reagents.
• Support R&D, manufacturing pilot, and QC operations.

Benefits

• May be eligible for annual bonus and equity grants, depending on the position offered.
• Full range of financial, health, and wellness benefits, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level