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Biotium is a leading life science reagent manufacturer and supplier devoted to providing high-quality and innovative fluorescent tools that fuel scientific discovery. Our collaborative team of experienced chemists and biologists, who are at the forefront of fluorescent dye design, apply chemistry-based principles toward producing solutions for unmet challenges in life science and medical research. Since its founding in 2001, Biotium has developed over 30 patented technologies including GelRed® dyes, CF® Dyes, NucView® Caspase-3 Substrates, EvaGreen® Dyes, and TrueBlack® Background Reducers. Many of these technologies have been licensed out to leading life science technology companies worldwide.
See our current career opportunities below:
Staff Scientist (Chemistry)
JOB TITLE: Staff Scientist (Chemistry)
LOCATION: Fremont, California
JOB FUNCTIONS:
This Staff Scientist (Chemistry) position focuses on the production of fluorescent reagents and improvement of manufacturing processes. This position will also involve developing novel fluorescent reagents for various detection platforms such as flow cytometry, microscopy, and live cell imaging systems.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under direct supervision from the VP of Research and Development, the Staff Scientist will perform R&D and production projects to synthesize organic fluorescent dyes and related compounds utilizing/modifying existing protocols. The Staff Scientist will also design and execute new protocols for custom orders and new production items. The Staff Scientist will be expected to use his/her extensive knowledge of chemistry to successfully complete complex multi-step reactions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Under general guidelines, independently plan, organize, and perform the synthesis of new and existing products to meet product specifications. Plans production schedule for on-time delivery of products
- Write, review and revise, as necessary, manufacturing and QC protocols for clarity, process improvement and/or material changes as prescribed by procedures and policies
- Independently adapt or modify methods to achieve technical objectives
- Address and report problems in daily production and propose effective countermeasures
- Proactively identify areas for improvement and drive efficiency results
- Use highly specialized equipment and instrumentation in daily functions
- Critically analyze data and interpret experimental results
- Write protocols and lab notebooks documenting processes and improvements consistent with ISO 9001 standards
- Work as an active team member assisting the implementation of new processes within the production group
- Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature with respect to compounds, reactions, and processes
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated competence in reaction design, process improvement, and product purification
- Depth of synthetic experience from milligram to kilogram scale
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
- Proven ability to lead and provide work direction
- Careful, precise and accurate laboratory techniques
- Proficiency in the analysis and interpretation of technical and laboratory data
- Ability to effectively organize tasks, data and documentation
- Skilled in problem solving and diagnostic troubleshooting
- Proficiency in the maintenance of accurate records involving production, analysis, and the documentation of results
- Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to express scientific results clearly and concisely
- Ability to complete multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
- Ability to master new skills, methods, and instrumentation quickly
- Ability to work independently and as a team player, and to follow supervisory direction
JOB CONDITIONS:
Work is carried out in a typical chemistry laboratory setting. Work may require frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and/or carrying of chemicals or chemical containers. Work may also require sitting and working at a computer or standing at a laboratory bench for long periods of time.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.D degree in Chemistry, or other related discipline, or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary depending on experience/education. Standard company-paid benefits (health insurance, 401k matching, sick, vacation and holiday)
TO APPLY:
Email your resume and cover letter to chemjob@biotium.com.
Chemistry Technician I (Chemistry)
JOB TITLE: Chemistry Technician I
LOCATION: Fremont, California
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under the direct supervision from a senior chemist, perform chemical purifications using chromatography including preparative HPLC or gravity chromatography; carry out chemical synthesis using standard protocols; carry out chemical analyses using modern instruments including analytical HPLC, LC-MS, TLC, UV/Vis and fluorescence spectrophotometry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Perform purifications of chemical compounds by preparative HPLC or gravity chromatography
- Perform production of chemical compounds by following ISO protocols
- Perform analytical HPLC on compounds
- Must possess sufficient chemistry knowledge and HPLC experiences to develop HPLC conditions for both analytical and preparative purposes using chemical structure information provided
- Perform LC-MS on chemical compounds and interpret the results
- Perform UV/Vis and/or fluorescence spectrophotometry on dyes
- Responsible for the maintenance and minor repair of the above instruments
- Write protocols for laboratory procedures and accurately and clearly document results and observations in lab notebooks
- Work as an active team member assisting the implementation of new processes within the chemistry group and the company
- Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature with respect to compounds, reactions, and processes
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated competence in analytical and preparative HPLC
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently required
- Careful, precise and accurate laboratory techniques
- Proficiency in the analysis and interpretation of technical and laboratory data
- Ability to effectively organize tasks, data and documentation
- Skilled in problem solving and diagnostic troubleshooting
- Proficiency in the maintenance of accurate records involving production and analysis and the documentation of results
- Verbal and written communication skills and ability to express scientific results clearly and concisely
- Ability to complete multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
- Ability to master new skills, methods and instrumentation quickly
- Ability to work independently and as a team player, and to follow supervisory direction
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemistry or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required.
JOB CONDITIONS:
Work is carried out in a typical chemistry laboratory setting. Work may require frequent sitting, standing, walking and lifting and/or carrying of chemicals or chemical containers. Work may also require sitting and working at a computer or standing at a laboratory bench for long periods of time.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary dependent on experience/education. Company-paid benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, 401K, sick leave, vacation, and company holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
TO APPLY:
Email your resume and cover letter to chemjob@biotium.com.
Support Scientist/Technical Writer (Marketing)
LOCATION: Fremont, California
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under direct supervision from the Technical Applications Scientist and Marketing Manager the Support Scientist/Technical Writer will provide informed product recommendations, technical advice, and troubleshooting for customers and distributors. The role will also work with our scientists and marketing team members to create and update official product documents as well as technical marketing resources. This includes but is not limited to product information sheets, safety data sheets, technical protocols and application notes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- With guidance from our scientific team, provide product technical support and informed product recommendations to customers and distributors by phone and email.
- Escalate potentially nonconforming products for investigation based on customer feedback.
- Create and revise customer-facing documents including product information sheets and safety data sheets.
- Create and edit marketing related technical content including blogs, application notes, and summaries of highlighted publications.
- Communicate with research, marketing, and customer service teams to provide insight on customer needs and potential room for improvement.
- Ability to travel if necessary for conferences.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong wet lab background in relevant life science research techniques and workflows such as immunofluorescence, cell staining, nucleic acid gel electrophoresis, PCR, and western blotting.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot experiments based on own scientific background, product documentation, and guidance from the scientific team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for customer facing communications and collaborating with team members and other internal stakeholders.
- Strong scientific writing skills for producing product documentation and marketing-related technical content.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
- Attention to detail with excellent record-keeping abilities.
- Self-motivated team player, and fast-learner, with ability to prioritize diverse tasks and complete them within a deadline
- Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with fluorescence-based technologies is a plus.
- Experience working with a CRM software is a plus.
JOB CONDITIONS:
Work is carried out at home or in a typical office setting. Work will require sitting and working at a computer for long periods of time. This is a hybrid position and will require commuting to the office in Fremont at least 1 day per week.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary depending on experience/education. Standard company-paid benefits (health insurance, 401k matching, sick, vacation and holiday)
TO APPLY:
Click here to apply through Indeed