Production Chemist

Purpose of Position:

• Manufacture DNA & RNA compounds.  Assist Senior Chemists.

Duties:

• Operate Rotary Evaporators, Chiller, and small scale reactors; with the synthesis of DNA & RNA intermediate chemicals.
• Preform Column Chromatography: small scale (on the bench) & large scale.
• Follow SOP’s of standard products; report any deviations to Senior Chemists.
• Assist Senior Chemists in synthesis of Custom compounds.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunction and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate with QC & QA department to update/create C of A’s.
• Maintain timely documentation of work.
• Evaluate data & prepare technical reports.
• General lab maintenance as necessary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to understand and use manufacturing software.
•  Able to follow company SOPs and perform complex laboratory protocols successfully.
•  1-2 years industrial or academic laboratory experience.

Minimum Qualification:

• B.S. degree in Chemistry or 2 years related industry experience.

The job duties:

• Manufacture compounds. Prepare test solutions, reagents and ability to carry out reactions, to produce specialized ultra pure synthesis products.
•  Preform Column Chromatography: small scale (on the bench) & large scale.