Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 3-5 years of industrial analytical chemistry experience.
Responsibilities
Own and ensure the success of projects in the Analytical Chemistry business unit, primarily focusing on GC-MS.
Develop and validate new analytical methods for various applications.
Troubleshoot complex customer problems and devise practical solutions.
Learn and support complementary techniques like LC-MS, NMR, and IC.
Maintain and optimize instrument performance, liaising with vendor support as needed.
Train and mentor junior technical staff when required.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Exposure to a variety of analytical techniques and technologies.
Engagement in customer-facing roles, enhancing communication skills.
Work in a collaborative team environment focused on high-quality deliverables.
Full Job Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a Member of Technical Staff (Analytical Chemistry) to join our Materials, Chemistry, and Surfaces team. The successful candidate will lead the development and application of methods in gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and related analytical techniques, ensuring that customer deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and timeliness.
Key Responsibilities
Own and ensure the success of projects across several techniques in the Analytical Chemistry business unit, primarily GC-MS.
Develop and validate new analytical methods for diverse applications.
Troubleshoot challenging or non-standard customer problems and develop practical solutions.
Learn and support complementary techniques, particularly chromatography and spectroscopy, including liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), and ion chromatography (IC).
Maintain and optimize instrument performance, interface with vendor support, and manage ordering and tracking of parts and consumables.
Support training and mentorship of junior technical staff as needed.
Information Security & Compliance Responsibilities
This role is responsible for performing assigned duties in accordance with company policies, including information security, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
The employee is expected to:
Comply with all information security, confidentiality, privacy, and acceptable use policies.
Protect company and customer data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.
Access systems and data only as necessary to perform assigned job responsibilities (least privilege).
Safeguard authentication credentials and never share access credentials.
Follow data handling, retention, and secure transmission requirements.
Promptly report suspected security incidents, vulnerabilities, or policy violations.
Complete required security awareness and compliance training.
Acknowledge and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Experience
Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 3-5 years of industrial analytical chemistry experience.
Beneficial Qualifications
Experience or familiarity with industry-relevant analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, IC, NMR, and/or FTIR.
Familiarity with lab quality standards and practices (e.g., ISO 17025, ASTM, GMP).
Experience supporting instrument installation, qualification, and maintenance.
Experience in customer-facing roles: project scoping, proposal writing, and presentation of results.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to grow business and help customers succeed.
Experience writing or modifying scripts in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages to process analytical data.
The pay range for this role is:
130,000 - 150,000 USD per year (Covalent Sunnyvale)
