Process Chemist
Job Location:
Folsom, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 132851 - 207580
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
- Execute and oversee complex laboratory work primarily GC with complementary techniques (e.g. LC LCMS GCMS) to enable timely customerfocused decision making in a manufacturing environment.
- Provide onfloor and realtime troubleshooting as needed prioritizing work to meet manufacturing schedules and ensuring timely rightfirsttime resolution of analytical questions.
- Design and execute statistically sound experiments (including DOE where appropriate) interpret complex datasets and communicate clear riskbased recommendations to manufacturing and quality stakeholders.
- Lead process performance evaluations robustness studies and root cause analysis to support deviations CAPA complaints and lifecycle improvements.
- Partner crossfunctionally with QC QA R&D MSAT and Global Operations to align analytical strategy with product requirements control strategies and operational priorities.
- Lead and support complex investigations related to manufacturing events and customer complaints applying structured problemsolving methodologies to determine root cause and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive continuous improvement of chromatography capability including equipment and instrument performance preventative maintenance strategies method robustness and technical engagement with vendors as required.
- Author review and approve highquality technical documentation (e.g. protocols validation and transfer reports deviations/investigations change controls) ensuring traceability compliance and data integrity.
- Provide technical leadership through mentoring and coaching influencing crossfunctional teams and driving adoption of best practices in chromatography and laboratory execution.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety quality and regulatory requirements with a strong focus on good documentation practices and data integrity.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Degree (BS) in Polymer Science Chemistry Biochemistry Materials Science or a related discipline or equivalent industry experience.
- 8 years of handson experience with gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC) including troubleshooting validation and supporting sample preparation techniques.
- Broad working knowledge of analytical techniques and detectors (e.g. MS UV FID ECD) with the ability to select fitforpurpose analytical approaches.
- Strong hands-on expertise in polymer/monomer synthesis and formulation within an industrial or pilot/manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to lead complex investigations and translate analytical data into clear actionable technical recommendations.
- Strong technical writing skills with experience authoring protocols validation documentation and investigation reports.
- Demonstrated commitment to laboratory safety quality systems and data integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Polymer Science Chemistry Biochemistry Materials Science or a related discipline or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience with LCMS and/or GCMS for trace analysis impurity profiling and/or materials characterization. Additional analytical technique expertise (e.g. NMR SEM Karl Fischer spectroscopy microscopy) is a plus.
- Knowledge of chromatography consumables (columns stationary phases sample preparation) and performance chemistry evaluations.
- Experience working in GMP or regulated environments including change control deviations CAPA and inspectionready documentation.
- Experience with method validation method transfer and continued process/method verification; familiarity with DOE and statistical tools.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 8 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $132851.00 - $207580.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. During the hiring process a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: Technologies Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex pregnancy race religion or religious creed color gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation military or veteran status protected veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state local law ordinance or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility please email or contact 1-. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections please visit Required: OccasionalShift:
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