Senior Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

Solugen

Houston, TX 77035

Position

Senior Scientist – Analytical Chemistry

Mission

This individual will assist the Analytical team with experiments and analysis to support the organization’s future R&D, production, and revenue goals. This role will be involved with method development for projects from our R&D teams (enzymology, heterogeneous catalysis, strain development, formulations, process development) on various analytical equipment (HPLC, ICP, GCMS, etc.). He/she will ensure that all sample analyses adhere to strict standard operating and calibration procedures used in the laboratory. This is a hands-on role where the individual’s initiative, laboratory prowess, and energy will make a substantial impact on the company.

Outcomes

Analytical Support:

• Manage multiple projects from various R&D groups with minimal oversight
• Develop methods for incoming analytes from various R&D teams on HPLC, ICP, GCMS, etc.
• Assist with running samples from the various R&D groups on the HPLC, ICP, GCMS, etc. with fast turn-around times
• Train entry level Scientists on various instruments, HPLC, GCMS, ICP, etc.
• Manage relationships with third-party labs and vendors
• Perform a wide variety of technical procedures independently
• Ensure proper disposal of laboratory waste
• Maintain electronic & paper records and follow protocol for storage

Competencies

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry with relevant industry experience in Analytical Chemistry- 2+ years experience with mass spectrometry
• Advanced knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques
• Method development and validation knowledge on LCMS/GC
• In depth knowledge of troubleshooting HPLC/GCMS
• Experience with instruments: HPLC, ICP, GCMS
• Good communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management skills
• Comfortable following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment—including
  laboratory coats, eye protection, and close toed shoes--in work zones.
• Good familiarity with Office products as well as a general level of comfort with online
  communication and work management platforms such as Dropbox, Google Doc, and Slack.
• Ability to communicate well individually and in a team atmosphere
• Good verbal and writing skills
• Analytical experience in the fields of enzymology, proteomics, fermentation, and/or metal
  catalysis is a plus

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with instruments such as:
  1. ICP, HPLC, GCMS, FTIR
• In depth knowledge of troubleshooting HPLC/GCMS
• Good knowledge of Analytical Chemistry software e.g. Empower, Target Lynx, and OpenLab
• Experience with method development on HPLC/ GCMS
• High level of position ownership and engagement
• Analytical experience in the fields of enzymology, fermentation, and/or metal catalysis is a plus

Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status