Senior Scientist Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

MR Lowcountry, LLC . Nebo, NC 28761

Telephone:

843-628-5021 tom@mrlowcountry.com

Job Title:

Senior Analytical Scientist Location:

Aiken, SC area – On-site The company works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to BioAlternatives – better performing and more sustainable versions of complex molecules traditionally sourced from plants, animals, or fossil fuels. Our platform is proven to work across scales, bridging the Valley of Death between lab and manufacturing more efficiently and more reliably to deliver the benefits of synthetic biology today. We are seeking a flexible, self-motivated, highly organized individual with expertise in Analytical Chemistry. This person will play an important role in supporting various analytical activities in process development, manufacturing and quality control to accelerate the production of sustainable BioAlternative products.

Responsibilities:

Provide support across Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Process Development while assisting in data acquisition, analysis and hands-on sample processing. Ensure analytical facilities and equipment (GC-MS/FID, LC-QQQ/Q-TOF, HPLC) are functioning and well-maintained. Develop and optimize analytical methods for the characterization and quantification of various analytes including, but not limited to pharmaceutical intermediates, sweeteners, flavors and fragrances. Engage in cross-team collaborations and disseminate data across various functional teams. Lead establishment of new or updated standard operating procedures for a Food GMP regulated environment, including calibration and documentation

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar field. 4-7 years’ experience in operations, maintenance and hand-on use of analytical equipment (GC-MS/FID, LC-MS and HPLC), including data processing using ChemStation, OpenLabs & MassHunter Experience with quality standards (food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, etc.) is a plus Proven ability to lead, plan, coordinate, and complete analytical projects on difficult problems with cross-functional teams Strong written and verbal communication, including excellent presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in manufacturing, regulatory, or quality control environments Experience in R programming/Python for statistical data analysis

Preferred Working Style:

Must be well organized and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Must be a quick learner who is self-motivated and able to ask questions and seek clarity. Must be flexible with day-to-day duties and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. Must be an excellent, collaborative team member with strong communication skills. Must hold him or herself to the highest professional, scientific and ethical standards Other Duties Please note this job description does not fully describe or provide a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties and responsibilities, including essential functions, may vary amongst locations and/or individuals holding this job position, and may be added or changed without notice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disability.