Chemist

Position: ChemistLocation: San Diego, CADuration: 12 Months ContractTotal Hours/week: 40.00DescriptionServe as chemist supporting the development of water soluble synthetic polymers. Individual will primarily support the prototyping, troubleshooting and scaling of development materials. Responsibilities include purification, analysis, and post-modification of water-soluble polymers. Individual must be comfortable working in cross-functional teams under defined deadlines.Primary DutiesPerform a variety of polymer processing, purification and characterization steps to support the generation of new polymer materials.Purify aqueous polymers using common biochemistry techniques (filtration, SEC, etc.).Remove solvent via rotary evaporation and/or lyophilization.Characterize polymer size by GPC/SEC chromatography using established standard processes.Perform small scale dye labeling reactions according to established standard processes.Perform established reactions to convert/activate functional groups on final polymers.Optical characterization of the polymer dyes including measurement of absorbance and fluorescence emission spectra.Prepare outgoing materials and supporting (QC) documentation.Provide assistance as needed to maintain functioning laboratory; including glassware cleaning, material ordering, inventory control and other duties.Support documentation of R&D results in company databases.Basic QualificationsMinimum Knowledge and Skills:Organic SynthesisBasic organic synthesis skills.Ability to follow established reaction protocols and standard processes.Practice in using rotary evaporator.Analytical SkillsBasic experience with UV/Vis and/or fluorescence spectroscopy.Experience operating FPLC/HPLC/GPC equipment using established protocols preferred.Documentation in lab notebooks, checklists and basic databases.Additional Laboratory SkillsLabeling and packaging.Familiarity with separation/purification methods is a plus.OtherStrong attention to detail.Works in a team based environment.Multi-task to cover a variety of job functions.Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.Demonstrated ability to maintain neat, accurate and complete notebook and batch records.Ability to independently perform and analyze data and identify issues in routine tests.Familiarity with operation of routine laboratory instruments and applicable software.Education And ExperienceTypically requires BS in Chemistry or similar Life Science discipline.Typically requires minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting.

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