Analytical Chemist II

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Phenomenex, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

Over a decade ago, Phenova joined forces with Phenomenex. Phenova, located in Golden, CO, is a leading ISO 17043 accredited provider of proficiency testing products and services, quality control standards and an ISO 17025/ISO Guide 34 accredited manufacturer of certified reference materials. As a subsidiary of Phenomenex, Inc., we are passionate about analytical chemistry, and we pride ourselves on providing unique products and services that directly benefit our customers worldwide.

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The Analytical Chemist II is responsible for manufacturing and analytical verification of products, as well as data review and continuous improvement objectives associated with those products. The incumbent will work with the Chemistry Operations team and the Quality Service team to continuously monitor, evaluate, revise and improve work procedures, processes, and systems to ensure best practices that result in a safe work environment, improved productivity and the highest level of quality for manufactured products in our industry. 

This position reports to the Organic PT Operations Supervisor and is located in Golden, CO. This will be an on-site role. The Golden site, including this role, is tentatively scheduled to relocate to Boulder, CO, in Q2/Q3 2027.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Be a part of a team in utilizing DBS tools such as Daily Management, 5S, and PSP to continuously identify and take advantage of improvement opportunities. Including evaluating and continuously improving procedures, work procedures and SOP’s to drive gains in productivity and product quality, reflecting best practices that are efficient, effective, and ensure the highest level of safety and quality
• Work as part of a team including cross-training colleagues on manufacturing and analytical verification procedures of all products to achieve a high level of competency ensuring that production deadlines are met and that full lot folder review has been completed
• Develop, validate, and implement new or improved analytical procedures for existing and newly developed products, including new work procedures and SOP’s as new products are developed and commercialized
• Understand and apply the company’s Quality System and ensure compliance with all quality system certifications and accreditations.  Assisting in regular internal quality audits and external quality audits
• Be a technical resource as needed, perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, tools, and supplies. Work efficiently and independently in a fast pace, highly evolving environment and participate in additional activities and responsibilities as required

The essential requirements of the job include:

• B.S. in Chemistry or related field and 3+ years analytical laboratory experience
• Knowledge of chemical characteristics and standard methods for the analysis of environmental samples
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of laboratory quality assurance and quality control
• Knowledge of computer-based laboratory information management systems and data management and processing techniques
• Excellent time management skills, laboratory safety practices and procedures

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Instrumental work with HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID and/or GC-MS
• Experience with PFAS and method development
• Advanced Excel formulations, mathematical and statistical calculations

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Work with hazardous, flammable, corrosive, carcinogenic, compressed gases, and toxic materials in a safe manner
• Work in specialized personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, face shields, and Tyvek suits
• Stand for extended periods of time, ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The salary range for this role is $72,500 – $90,000.  This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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