Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry

Company: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Location: Boulder
Posted on: November 14, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

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Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at .

We are currently hiring aResearch Associatefor our Boulder, CO facility.The world's most revolutionary biopharma companies are partnering with Agilent Technologies to advance the next frontier of medicine. Agilent continues to invest in capacity and expansion of its Colorado operations. Join our team of professionals dedicated to the development and commercialization of nucleic acid therapeutics for life-changing, lifesaving medicines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Development of analytical methods for the analysis of materials ranging from process aids to finished Oligonucleotide drug substance.
  
• Works closely with Process Development in support of new manufacturing processes.
  
• Support of Quality Control by troubleshooting methods and procedures.
  
• Validation of analytical methods per current internal SOPs and international regulations.
  
• Analytical method and instrument troubleshooting.
  
• Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
  
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  
  The salary range for this position in Boulder, CO is currently $67,680 - $105,750.
  
  Benefits in Brief
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  • BS/BA in Chemistry or equivalent.
    
  • 4+ years of relevant experience is required; 3+ years of experience in analytical method development or analytical method validation with an emphasis in HPLC.
    
  • Experience working in a GMP regulated environment is also required.
    
  • Experience with Oligonucleotide and nucleic acid chemistry is highly desired.
    
  • Proficiency in the operation of HPLC and general laboratory instrumentation is expected.
    
  • We are seeking a keen problem solver with a proactive approach.
    
  • Must be comfortable working independently and as part of the development team.
    
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills are required.
    
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