Analytical Chemist I (Analytical Chemistry)

Location: On-site in Golden, Colorado, United States; the site is scheduled to relocate to Boulder, Colorado in Summer 2027.

Salary: $63,000–$80,000 per year, plus eligibility for bonus or incentive pay.

Company

Phenova, a Phenomenex subsidiary and hirify.global operating company, provides proficiency testing products and services, quality control standards, and certified reference materials for analytical chemistry and scientific analysis.

What you will do

• Manufacture products and perform analytical verification, data review, and full lot folder review to meet production deadlines.
• Cross-train colleagues on manufacturing and analytical verification procedures and support team competency.
• Develop, validate, and implement analytical procedures, work procedures, and SOPs for existing and newly developed products.
• Apply the company Quality System and support internal and external quality audits and accreditation compliance.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation, tools, and supplies while serving as a technical resource.
• Use continuous improvement tools to improve productivity, safety, procedures, SOPs, and product quality.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemistry or a related physical science field and at least 1 year of analytical laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of chemical characteristics and standard methods for analyzing environmental samples.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and quality control principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computer-based laboratory information management systems and data management and processing techniques.
• Excellent time management skills and knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous, flammable, corrosive, carcinogenic, compressed-gas, and toxic materials.
• Ability to work in specialized PPE, including respirators, face shields, and Tyvek suits.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Nice to have

• Instrumental experience with HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID, and/or GC-MS.
• Hands-on experience in environmental, pharmaceutical, and/or cannabis laboratories.
• Advanced Excel formulas and mathematical and statistical calculations.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site work with the Chemistry Operations and Quality Service teams.
• Paid time off and medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) benefits for eligible employees.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation support.