Production Chemist
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Checks reactor system for proper operation in accordance with SOP and/or operation manual.
- Under general supervision and direction, measures and mixes ingredients according to the BPR (Batch Production Record).
- Dispensing of raw materials from Pharmastore for Synthesis.
- During processing, monitors chemical reactions (color and completeness of chemical reactions) and under general direction of supervision and/or senior Production Chemist personnel responds with appropriate actions to ensure proper processing.
- Using established procedures (safety and process) and under general supervision, performs intermediate chemical processing steps.
- Prepares solutions for purification and samples.
- Under general supervision, purifies crude peptide by using HPLC’s.
- Conducts lyophilization process according to established guidelines.
- Performs drying processes in accordance with established processes and procedures.
- Reports any problems or issues regarding equipment used in processing to supervision and/or senior Production Chemist personnel.
- Performs in-process checking of the fractions by using analytical HPLC and reports results to supervision and/or Sr. Production Chemist personnel.
- Is responsible for maintaining high safety, housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
- Performs any and all additional duties as required for this position.
Qualifications:
- BS degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or equivalent • 1+ years experience in a cGMP 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: $50k-75k 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
- Production
- Role
- Production Chemist I
- Locations
- San Diego
San Diego
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.
Production Chemist
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