Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry

Company: JUUL Labs, Inc.
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry Mountain View, California, United States --THE COMPANY: Juul Labs' mission is to impact the lives of the world's one billion adult smokers by eliminating combustible cigarettes. We have the opportunity to address one of the world's most intractable challenges through a commitment to exceptional quality, research, design, and innovation. Backed by leading technology investors, we are committed to the same excellence when it comes to hiring great talent. We are a diverse team that is united by this common purpose and we are hiring the world's best engineers, scientists, designers, product managers, operations experts, and customer service and business professionals. If the opportunity to build your career at one of the fastest-growing companies is compelling, read on for more details. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for a highly motivated Chemistry Research Associate to join the Product Development Analytical Chemistry team. In this role, you will execute a variety of critical product testing of electronic nicotine delivery systems in order to further product research & development activities at Juul Labs.-- This--- ---position is a hands-on---, laboratory-based ---role--- ---that--- ---will--- ---be--- ---responsible--- ---for--- ---helping to design and test ---products and prototypes, with a focus on the chemical characterization of our products. The successful applicant will work closely with scientists and engineers in the Juul R&D group and should be comfortable around modern chemistry lab equipment/methodology including liquid and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. ------We--- ---are--- ---looking--- ---for someone--- ---who--- ---is--- ---flexible, can work well independently, ------and--- ---can--- ---respond--- ---quickly, ---energetically, ---and--- ---enthusiastically--- ---to--- ---change and challenge. Applicants should be detail oriented and able to perform precise analytical work including:--

• Conduct chemical characterization of liquids and aerosols associated with novel electronic nicotine delivery (ENDS) systems
• Learn and help to develop new analytical methodology for characterizing our products--
• Write and execute SOPs and maintain a record of results
• Troubleshoot test methods and ENDS device issues
• Work with consumer and engineering teams to optimize the chemistry of our products
• Identify instrument problems and perform routine troubleshooting PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS or MS with hands-on lab experience.
  • Previous hands-on research experience in a laboratory setting including basic laboratory procedures such as weighing, quantitative transfer, and volumetric dilutions.
  • Knowledge, and preferably, hands-on experience with gas chromatographic techniques and instrumentation such as GC-FID and GC-MS. Experience with other chromatographic separation techniques (e.g. HPLC, HPLC-MS, and IC) is a plus.
  • Knowledge, and preferably, hands-on experience with Agilent equipment platforms and data processing (Mass Hunter/Chemstation) software a plus.
  • Familiarity with electronic notebooks and LIMS.
  • Some exposure to Method Validation and Method Development EDUCATION:
    • BS/MS in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
    • Coursework in analytical chemistry essential JUUL LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:
      • A place to grow your career. We'll help you set big goals - and exceed them.
      • Work with talented, committed, and diverse teammates in an inclusive environment.
      • Equity and performance bonuses. Every employee is a stakeholder in our success.
      • Monthly Work from Home Stipend.
      • Cell phone subsidy, commuter extensive self-care/wellness benefits, and discounts on Juul products.
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