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.