Analytical Scientist
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Uses applicable basic to complex test and measurement equipment and instruments to establish/evaluate methods on intermediates, in-process and finished products.
- Prepares all solutions, buffers and mobile phases required for appropriate testing.
- Identifies material, product and/or methodology issues impacting acceptance and reports same to appropriate management.
- Makes recommendations for solutions or corrections to identified problems and/or issues.
- Documents all tests and measurements in provided forms and notebooks.
- Supports the Development and QC department on corrective measures and/or actions to correct analytical issues or problems (UHPLC/MS/IC).
- Perform moderately to complex troubleshooting on results and test equipment.
- Is responsible for maintaining good housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
- Creates reports on more complex methods for better understanding and transferability
- Performs any and all additional duties as required for this position.
- Presents results by applying good verbal communication skills
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree, Ph.D. preferred.
- 4+ years of professional experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry.
- Knowledge on peptide and small protein APIs.
- 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: $90k-115k 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
- Analytical Development
- 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.
Analytical Scientist
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