Biotium is a biotechnology company specializing in providing innovative fluorescent reagents and related products for life science research. The company devotes a significant amount of resources to research and development and intellectual property protection. Our efforts have resulted in a growing number of granted and pending patents that cover a variety of industry-leading technologies.
JOB TITLE: Customer Service Associate
LOCATION: Fremont, CA
DATE EFFECTIVE: Full-time
JOB OBJECTIVE: To support customer and office operations department with daily routine duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Answer, screen and direct all incoming calls.
- Receive and process customer orders daily.
- Light accounts receivable duties.
- Assist shipping department with daily order processing.
- Inventory management duties such as (pulling product).
- Data entry and other clerical work such as filing, mailing and emailing customer invoices.
- Support all members of operation team with outstanding commitment and diligence as directed by the Administration Manager.
- Other duties and projects as assigned by the Administration Manager
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient PC skills (Word, Excel, outlook, databases, internet)
- Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented, team player, self-motivated, fast-learner, multi-tasking and prioritizing, fast-paced, efficient in time-management
- Highly organized, able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Minimum 1 year experience in admin/secretarial or related functions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Equivalent knowledge and work experience obtained from relevant industry experience.
- Knowledge or experience with SAGE software or other database software as plus.
- Light accounts receivable experience a plus.
JOB CONDITIONS:
Office, 7:30am-4:pm, M-F
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum high school, preferably some college in Chemistry, Biology or other related disciplines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
$16-18 per hour depending on experience, plus company paid medical, dental, sick, vacation and 401K after probation period.
To apply, please send your CV to chemjob@biotium.com.
Biotium Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, and disability, marital and veteran status.
JOB TITLE: Chemistry Technician I
LOCATION: Fremont, CA
DATE EFFECTIVE: Full-time
JOB OBJECTIVE: Under the general supervision from a senior chemist, perform chemical purification using chromatography including preparative HPLC or gravity chromatography; 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 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.
- Perform basic synthesis of organic compounds following ISO standard production protocols
- Work as an active team member assisting the implementation of new processes within the chemistry group and the company.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrate 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.
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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or equivalent knowledge and experience are required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary depending on experience/education. Standard company-paid benefits (health insurance, 401k matching, sick, vacation and holiday)
To apply, please send your CV to chemjob@biotium.com.
Biotium Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, and disability, marital and veteran status.