Scientist - Element Materials Technology

Overview

Element has a current opening for a Scientist to join our growing team in Santa Rosa, CA. The main responsibility of the Scientist is to develop chemical processes and ensure their execution in a timely and safe manner under minimal supervision. To assume the responsibilities of Project Manager, as assigned.

The pay range for this job is set between $100k-$110k but will depend on the individual qualifications and experience of the candidate and which title level they fall into. 

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and development activities in synthetic chemistry under minimal supervision
• Participating in design and execution of scalable processes under minimal supervision
• Providing technical review of executed batch records
• Acting as or assisting the Project Manager, as assigned
• Writing and reviewing technical reports
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records
• Participating in cGMP or non-GMP manufacture as assigned by supervisor
• Responsible for batch production record preparation
• Understanding of and compliance with appropriate SOPs
• Ensuring safety and cleanliness of laboratory work areas
• Helping create a positive work environment
• Other reasonable duties may be assigned as necessary

Skills / Qualifications

• Advanced degree in organic chemistry or equivalent experience
• cGMP experience preferred
• Be able to work as a team member
• Good communication skills
• Strong laboratory skills
• Knowledge of synthetic and purification techniques

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Ability to work with large glassware
• Ability to safely handle hazardous materials
• Ability to move/lift 50 pounds
• Ability to bend to reach floor level
• Ability to wear respirator

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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