Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: 70,000 - 80,000
ProviviOverview
We are amulti-national,Santa Monica-based company, founded in 2013 by Caltech scholars: Professor Frances Arnold, PedroCoelho,and Peter Meinhold.Wererethinking pest controlas innovators in pheromone technology, theengineersand creators of a family ofsafe andeffective pest control solutions formajor damaging insects. We are hiring thevery bestand brightest people toexpand our impact.
Role Description
As a member of theProvivistechnologyteam, you willhave a vital role in developingandvalidatinganalyticalmethods for detection, identification,and quantification ofsmallmolecules found inProvivisproprietarychemical andbiochemicalprocesses as well as pheromone components informulated products.Specifically, the successful candidate will develop andvalidateGC,GCMS,HPLC,andHPIC methods,as well asestablishquality controlprotocolsforProviviscommercial products,provide hands-on technicalassistancetomaintainanalytical equipmentin good working orders, and analyze samples supporting various projects.Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to develop creative solutions to challenging problems,are essential.
ResponsibilitiesInclude
- Develops,validates, and standardizesGC, HPLC, HPICanalytical methods for detection, identification,and quantification ofsmallmoleculesfound inchemical andbiochemicalprocesses, andformulated products.
- Extracts,analyzesandevaluatesmaterial and products at all stages of development process under stringent quality and time requirements.
- Preparesresearch reports, invention disclosures, and Standard Operating Procedures for internal and external use.
- Reviewsdata for technical content and regulatory compliance.
- Ensuresanalytical equipmentismaintainedin good working order; troubleshootsand performsminor repairs as needed.
- Anticipatesadditionalresources,consumables, andequipment requirementsas needed to ensure that workcan be completed within the budgeted time.
- Remains current withanalyticalchemistry literature and champions the implementation ofnewtechnology.
- Maintainsa safe and orderly laboratory andensurescompliance with all safety policies and practices.
Qualifications& Skills Include
- M.S. inanalyticalchemistry or equivalent, orbachelor'sin chemistrywith 2additionalyears of analytical lab experience
- A minimum of0-2years ofbiotech and chemicalindustrial experience with hands-on experience in analytical chemistry.
- A good understanding of analytical chemistry, organicchemistry,and chemical engineering principles.
- Demonstrated practical ability to develop methods forisolation,characterization, and quantification ofsmallmoleculesfound inchemical and biochemicalprocesses and formulatedproducts usingconventional chromatography techniques and analytical instruments including GC,GCMS,HPLC,and NMR.
- Must be skilled in operation of chromatographic data acquisition and processing software packages such asChromeleon,ChemStation,and other software tools for data reduction and presentation.
- Excellent written, reporting, and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Officesuiteincluding Word, Excel,and Power Point.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-taskin a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Must behighly motivatedand capable of working independently to deliver results under tight deadlines
- Able to lift 15 40 pounds.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment
Proviviis an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protectedveteransstatus, or any otherlegally-protectedfactors.