Research Associate / QC Chemist

$78,000 - $90,000/Yr

Medterials - San Carlos, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Carlos, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Medterials, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Research Associate / QC Chemist to join their team in San Carlos, CA. This full-time position involves performing analytical testing of GMP drug intermediates, maintaining analytical equipment, and assisting in the development of new test methods. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with GMP/GLP practices and contribute to both quality control and research and development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare solutions and samples for HPLC assays and operate HPLC and LCMS.
• Analyze results including basic statistical metrics such as means and standard deviations.
• Operate common lab equipment, such as analytical scale, pH meter, densitometer, and spectrophotometer.
• Perform analytical testing with DSC, Karl Fischer, and rheometer, with training provided if necessary.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Accurately fill out forms, logbooks, and record experimental details electronically and in an assigned lab notebook.
• Assist in analytical method development, optimization, and validations.
• Assist in writing test methods for lab instruments, work instructions, and reports.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HPLC assays and basic lab equipment.
• Manage hazardous waste and maintain analytical supplies and materials inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of four to five years of GMP industry experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with HPLC, preferably Waters systems and Empower software.
• General skills in organization, detail orientation, and time management.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with assays and equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with LCMS is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff members of different backgrounds.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary range of $78,000 - $90,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work in a small, specialty pharmaceutical manufacturing and development company.