Research Associate II, R&D Chemistry

Aralez Bio•Berkeley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a sharp, meticulous Research Associate (RA) for our R&D team. In this role, you will be conducting hands-on experiments to support early-stage research and help bring our work from laboratory scale to manufacturing scale. Your focus will be running and optimizing chemical reactions, performing work-up and purification of samples, and refining workflows for reaction scale-up. The R&D RA will report to and receive day-to-day guidance from one of our R&D Scientists. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site role in Berkeley, CA. At this time, we’re only able to consider applicants local to the area.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, or related field.
1-2 years of experience working in an industry setting.
Hands-on experience with running a variety of chemical reactions at different scales (milligram to gram scale) and analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, MS).
Detail-oriented: ensure experimental accuracy, reproducibility, and data integrity.
Analytical problem-solver: able to translate complex topics into actionable insights.
Collaborative: work as part of an interdisciplinary team towards common objectives.
Communicative: able to provide clear updates on project progress to support decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with biocatalysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct experiments to optimize chemical synthesis reactions, biocatalysis reactions, and sample work-up to support process development.
Run chemical and biocatalysis reactions to produce experimental material in support of R&D projects.
Use analytical methods (e.g. HPLC, MS) and data analysis tools to analyze data, interpret results, and troubleshoot reactions and processes.
Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Keep meticulous records.
Prepare project updates and present progress at internal meetings.