Scientist, Analytical R&D (6 month fixed-term)

UPSIDE Foods • Emeryville, CA

2d • $120,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

UPSIDE Foods is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and experienced Scientist, Analytical R&D (6 month fixed-term) to join our Analytical Research and Development (ARD) team in support of Lucius Labs and Upside Foods. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development, optimization, validation, and tech transfer of high-impact analytical assays necessary for routine operations. This is a fast-paced, laboratory-based role requiring strong method development expertise in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), spectroscopy, and rapid bioanalytical assays.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry (preferably with a focus on Analytical and/or Food Chemistry) or related field or M.S. with 4+ years of industry experience specializing in rapid method development and validation.
• Deep hands-on experience with LC-MS instrumentation and sample handling, including developing robust multi-analyte gradients.
• Proven experience building spectral libraries with FTIR and/or RAMAN instrumentation, overcoming matrix inhibition/enhancement is highly preferred.
• Strong background working with complex matrices, cell culture media, or food/biomass matrices.
• Strong communication skills with a track record of successfully executing tech transfers and training laboratory personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with micro-sampling or small-volume extractions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimize sample preparation, method development, validation studies, data analysis and reporting to expand our assay portfolio with a focus on high-throughput.
• Onboard and validate new bioanalytical assays.
• Onboard, oversee, and maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Document all laboratory activities and write standard operating procedures for new and updated methods.
• Train junior team members to execute the assays for routine analysis.
• Survey literature to understand current state-of-the-art scientific technologies and practices and make recommendations for instrumentation, methods, and workflows to achieve analytical objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for analytical chemistry topics to assist in collaborative problem solving.
• Bioanalytical assay method development incorporating LC-MS/MS and FTIR
• Design and execute experiments for quantitative analytical testing.
• Mentor junior team members

Benefits

• Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!
• 83-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)
• Pet insurance for your furry family members!
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Engagement Council
• Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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