Analytical Chemist II

Bring more to life. 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. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Phenomenex isn’t a typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, we are 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 food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and 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.

The Analytical Chemist II is responsible for manufacturing and analytical verification of products, 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 continually monitor, evaluate, revise and improve work procedures, processes, and systems to ensure best practices for a safe work environment, improved productivity and the highest level of quality for manufactured products.

Location:

Golden, CO – on‑site role reporting to the Organic PT Operations Supervisor.

• Utilize DBS tools such as Daily Management, 5S, and PSP to continuously identify and implement improvement opportunities, including reviewing and refining procedures, work procedures and SOPs to drive gains in productivity and product quality.
• Collaborate with cross‑training colleagues on manufacturing and analytical verification procedures of all products to achieve a high level of competency, ensuring production deadlines are met and full lot folder review is completed.
• Develop, validate, and implement new or improved analytical procedures for existing and newly developed products, including new work procedures and SOPs as products are commercialized.
• Understand and apply the company’s Quality System, ensuring compliance with all quality system certifications and accreditations, and assist in regular internal and external quality audits.
• Act as a technical resource, performing routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, tools, and supplies. Work efficiently and independently in a fast‑paced, highly evolving environment and participate in additional activities and responsibilities as required.

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

• Instrumental work with HPLC, LC‑MS, GC‑FID and/or GC‑MS.
• Experience with PFAS and method development.
• Advanced Excel skills, including mathematical and statistical calculations.

• Work safely with hazardous, flammable, corrosive, carcinogenic, compressed gases and toxic materials.
• Work in specialized personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, face shields, and Tyvek suits.
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