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Job ID: 4550
Employer: Amyris
Position: Research Technician
Description: As a research technician in our analytical chemistry group, you will receive samples for analysis and then provide analytical results to our research groups by operating automated-instrument-based techniques for chemical identification and quantification. You will accept samples from the research staff and maintain a schedule of the tasks to be performed under the direction of an analytical chemistry supervisor. You will use automated GC and HPLC equipment with software tools to analyze compounds produced from cell cultures. You will process the analytical results for timely reporting to the various research groups. The research technician will prepare calibration standards, perform routine maintenance on analytical instrumentation and perform standard QA/QC procedures. The research technician will also be responsible for maintaining certain supplies and perform laboratory housekeeping tasks. The research technician will maintain some laboratory records and notebooks. The research technician may also participate in development and evaluation of new analytical methods, instruments and techniques.
Requirements: • B.S. degree in chemistry or related discipline
• Experience in instrumental analysis, including: operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of analytical instrumentation, especially HPLC, GPC, and GC is required
• Knowledge of analytical software, e.g., Excel, Agilent Chemstation, Dionex Chromeleon is required
• Ability to work Friday through Tuesday is required
• Experience with automated Karl Fischer titration apparatus is a plus
• Experience with automated ICP-optical emission spectroscopy is a plus
• Experience in sample analysis from environmental or biological matrices is a plus
• Experience with statistical quality control of laboratory data is a plus
• Requires strong time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Requires collaborative teamwork, communication and data handling skills
• Energetic, highly self-motivated and able to work efficiently and productively in a start-up company environment.
Location: Emeryville, CA
Contact: hr@amyris.com
Post Date: 6/11/2010 9:29:17 AM
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