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Revvity, Inc. Process Development Chemist in Lafayette, Colorado
Horizon Discovery, a Revvity company, drives the application of gene editing and gene modulation to enable world-leading academic institutes, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as clinical diagnostic laboratories, to identify the genetic drivers behind human disease, develop and validate diagnostic workflows, and deliver new therapies for precision medicine. With more than a decade of experience in the engineering of cell lines, Horizon offers innovative services including the Dharmacon suite of gene discovery tools with the ability to modulate, or permanently alter, the function of almost any gene in human and other mammalian cell lines.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the High Throughput and Custom manufacturing teams to identify processes and equipment improvements to ensure laboratories are producing the highest quality oligonucleotides in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
Lead and/or participate in improvement projects in all manufacturing laboratory areas utilizing continuous improvement tools and assistance from lab personnel.
Assist in installation, testing, qualification, and implementation of all new laboratory equipment for the manufacturing teams and other areas as needed. Help train lab personnel on use of equipment and documentation and ensure proper hand-off.
Identify laboratory processes and/or equipment abnormalities and assist in investigation, testing, and re-validation as necessary.
Collaborate with multiple teams to help resolve synthesis or processing issues with oligonucleotides.
Work with the Process Development team to maintain, track, and prioritize all process development projects requested by manufacturing labs. Complete all necessary documents and reports for final approval and implementation of new processes within manufacturing.
Assist in review of SOPs and work instructions as needed to ensure documents are up to date and correct.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor' degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 2 years of laboratory experience OR
Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong chemistry, chemical engineering, or engineering experience.
Proven knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, ultrafiltration, conjugation, analysis, and lyophilization.
Experience with a wide array of laboratory equipment such as automated robotic liquid handlers, HPLC, UHPLC, TFF, Akta, Mermade, etc.
Excellent math, documentation, communication and operational troubleshooting skills. General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job.
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively, independently and collaboratively, within a team environment.
Self-motivated and energetic with a results-focused approach to achieving daily goals and activities.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Aptitude to learn new instrument systems and retain technical information.
Ability to apply project management tools to enable and document cross functional collaboration with areas such as operations and engineering.
Continually cultivate scientific/technical expertise through critical review of the scientific literature, attending external conferences, and developing relationships with key opinion leaders.
Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement technique experience/certification.
Compensation Range: The base salary range for this full-time position is $66,000- 82,500. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, an relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful