Research Associate I

Working Model: Fully Onsite
Working Days: Monday through Friday
Working Hours: 9 AM to 5:30 PM PT

Interview Model: Two rounds (one - virtual; second - onsite 30 minutes each)

Job description
We seek an outstanding candidate to join Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry Department. Responsibilities include characterization of synthetic molecule drug substance, including small molecules, peptides and oligonucleotides, and delivery systems, method development, execution of analytical methods, and new technology evaluation. The candidate will develop chiral and achiral HPLC methods, conduct testing, document studies in notebooks, summarize and interpret the data, and troubleshoot technical problems. The role is in a multi-functional environment supporting drug discovery, discovery pharmaceutics and process chemistry. The successful candidate will accomplish our mission through innovation and teamwork, creative problem-solving, and use of state-of-the-art technology including UHPLC-MS, multidimensional HPLC, KF, UV, and CAD.

Skills
Experience (0 to 3 years) in pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred. Candidates must have good knowledge of analytical chemistry. Practical experience in chromatography (HPLC and data handling/reporting) is required. Knowledge of pharmaceutics, solid state characterization, and drug discovery is desirable. Candidates should have good problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. The position requires good organizational skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Education

BS/MS in a relevant scientific discipline (chemistry, pharmaceutics or chemical engineering preferred).