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Scientist I
1000 Gateway Blvd. South San Francisco, CA 94080 US
Job Description
Target PR Range: 30-40/hr
*Depending on experience
• Purification of samples from medicinal chemistry projects on a milligram to gram scale by preparative HPLC.
• Operate and maintain analytical and preparative scale HPLC instrumentation.
• Support and troubleshoot walk-up analytical LC-MS instrumentation
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.
• Demonstrate a high degree of responsibility in maintaining scientific standards and safe laboratory practices.
• Keep accurate and current records of research and/or project related activities according to policies.
Qualifications:
• BS, or MS in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline, with typically 2+ (BS) or 0+ (MS) years of job-related experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical HPLC, preparative HPLC, and mass spectrometry.
• Experience with supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) a plus.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot a variety of hardware/software platforms.
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with scientists and engineers.
• Knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and the ability to communicate effectively with medicinal chemistry team.
• Basic understanding of different organic functional groups and organic terminology including enantiomers and diastereomers.
Key Leadership Competencies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the ‘essence’ and can change the course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages to reality
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