Development Chemist
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Checks reactor system for proper operation in accordance with SOP and/or operation manual.
- Under occasional and necessary supervision and direction, measures and mixes ingredients according to the BPR (Batch Production Record).
- During processing, monitors chemical reactions (color and completeness of chemical reactions) and under occasional and necessary direction of supervision responds with appropriate actions to ensure proper processing.
- Using established procedures (safety and process) and under occasional and necessary supervision, performs intermediate chemical processing steps.
- Prepares solutions for purification.
- Under occasional supervision, purifies crude peptide by using HPLC’s.
- Conducts lyophilization process according established guidelines.
- Performs drying processes in accordance with established processes and procedures.
- Performs in-process checking of the fractions by using analytical HPLC and reports results to supervision and/or Sr. Development Chemist personnel.
- Makes basic “Go – No Go” processing decisions.
- Reports any significant problems or issues regarding equipment used in processing to supervision. May perform basic and/or general machine/equipment troubleshooting.
- Is responsible for maintaining high safety, housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
- Performs any and all additional duties as required for this position.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering
- 2+ years of professional experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology laboratory.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
- Ability to work as part of a team and also independently with minimal to no supervision
- Ability to rapidly change focus during times of shifting or changing priorities
- Impeccable technical writing skills with extreme attention to detail, specifically the lexicology and grammatology of written English text as applied to technical writing
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
Salary: $70-90k per year
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Department
- Development
- Role
- Development Chemist
- Locations
- Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
Perks & Benefits
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Paid Holidays (13 Holidays)- 2023
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Paid Vacation Leave
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Paid Sick Leave
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Birthday Off
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Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Basic Life Policy & AD&D
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401K (6%Matching)
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Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
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Student Debt Reduction Program
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Fresh Fruit Program
Our Values
INNOVATION
- We are curious and explore new ways.
- We are ambitious and find solutions.
EXCELLENCE
- We have a strong technical knowledge and we deliver results.
- We deliver quality in everything we do.
TRUST
- We believe in teamwork and collaboration.
- We lead by example and accept responsibility.
About PolyPeptide US
The PolyPeptide Group was founded in 1996 through the acquisition of the Peptech facility in Denmark, followed by the establishment of a US subsidiary in Torrance CA in 1997. In 2007 the US expanded with the acquisition of NEO MPS in San Diego, CA. Currently the US operation has about 175 employees with the GMP area being our biggest department.
Our peptides are used in the treatment of a large number of diseases such as Cancer, Diabetes and IBS.
Development Chemist
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