Research Assistant - Analytical Chemistry
Centrillion is creating transformative genomic technologies leveraging engineering and biochemistry breakthroughs to accelerate discovery and reveal the real genome that has thus far been obscured by its complexity and the limitations of existing technologies. Our team of scientists, engineers and business professionals is committed to making a new generation of genomic technologies accessible and affordable for a multitude of previously unapproachable applications in healthcare, scientific research, agriculture and consumer genomics. Centrillion's Molecular Vision Laboratory (MVL) is a leader in identification of genetic mutations in vision disorders. Centrillion is backed by venture capital and strategic investors and has operations in Silicon Valley, CA, Portland, OR and in Asia Pacific.
The following position is for our Palo Alto facility. Centrillion Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant - Analytical Chemistry to join our Chemistry team.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct supervised chemistry & materials research experiments for manufacturing process development
- Documentation of experimental work; analysis of data; documenting and presenting results
- Preparation of written methods and SOPs
- Calibrating and maintaining analytical instruments, process tools & systems.
- Procurement of components, materials, reagents
- Support R&D and Manufacturing Pilot and QC operations
Skills / Requirements:
- BS or MS in Chemistry or related discipline
- 2+ years industry experience in Chemistry R&D is a plus
- Knowledge & hands-on experience in Organic, Polymer & Analytical Chemistry
- Proficient in the use of instrumentation for chemical and spectroscopic analysis, such as HPLC, LCMS, NMR, FTIR, UV, Fluorescence, etc.
- Experience with automated DNA or Peptide synthesis is a plus
- Knowledge and experience in Microfabrication Technologies is desirable