Lucidant Polymers is looking for a Chemist (Manufacturing and Research) to boost our small team in a growing lab

Sunnyvale, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

· Doing chemistry on a team: organic polymerization, purification, separations, and more.

· Communication (with Production, Quality Assurance, Sales, Purchasing, and Facilities).

· Receiving lab materials + Inventory control

· Quality Control: HPLC, FTIR, C13-NMR, density testing, melting point, electrophoresis

· Document: Lucidant is an ISO9001:2015 lab. Our Quality Management System (QMS) is paramount.

· Be onsite in Sunnyvale, CA standard working hours, with room for flexibility.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree in STEM (especially chemistry, physics or biology) or equivalent work experience

· 0-6 years work experience in Production, Manufacturing, Sample Prep or Process Development.

· A basic understanding of organic chemistry, reactions, pressure and temperature, and pH

· Working knowledge of lab safety and PPE (from internships, other work experience, or a lab class)

· Willingness to learn, a strong work ethic, a curious mind, and a coachable mindset

· Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. for short periods of time

· Ability to carefully handle solvents and reagents using good technique and safety protocols

The role includes a competitive package:

-- health care

-- dental

-- employer-matched retirement program

-- a flexible schedule

Applicants with educational backgrounds in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management Systems, Facilities-Design, or Production are encouraged to apply!

Lucidant Polymers does not discriminate potential hires, nor employees, on the basis of sex, sexuality, expressed gender identity, race, disability, ethnic background, color of skin, nor family arrangements.

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