Solugen
Houston, TX 77035
Position
Scientist I – Analytical Chemistry
About Solugen
At Solugen, we believe planet-scale change starts with the chemistry we use every day. So we’ve built the world’s first carbon negative molecule factory. Fusing biology with chemistry and technology to make the materials we need to sustain life on Earth. Solugen, Inc. is a revolutionary product and technology company using biology to transform the chemicals industry. Solugen was founded in 2016 and is a post-Series C venture-backed biotechnology company supported by renowned venture capital firms including Founders Fund, FiftyYears, Refactor, Y Combinator, Kinnevik, Lower Carbon, Cantos, Temasek, GIC, and Baillie-Gifford. Located in Houston, Texas, Solugen has recently started-up a first-of-its-kind carbon-negative manufacturing facility - The Bioforge TM - that uses a novel chemoenzymatic technology to manufacture bio-based chemistries for a wide range of markets including water treatment, agriculture, personal care, and other applications. Solugen currently has 200+ full time employees.
Mission
This individual will assist the Analytical team with experiments and analysis to support the organization’s future R&D, production, and revenue goals. This role will be involved with testing samples from the various R&D teams (enzymology, heterogeneous catalysis, strain development, formulations, process development) on multiple analytical equipment (HPLC, ICP, GCMS, etc.). He/she will ensure that all sample analyses adhere to strict standard operating and calibration procedures used in the laboratory. This is a hands-on role where the individual’s initiative, laboratory prowess, and energy will make a substantial impact on the company.
Outcomes
Analytical Support
- Support daily lab operations such as standard/sample preparation, mobile phase preparation, etc
- Assist with running samples from the various R&D groups and Bioforge on the HPLC, ICP, GCMS, etc. with fast turn-around times
- Manage or assist with inventory of chemicals and consumables
- Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced, proactively ordering supplies before inventories run low
- Perform a wide variety of technical procedures with minimal direction and supervision
- Ensure proper disposal of laboratory waste
- Maintain electronic & paper records and follow protocol for storage
Competencies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with 0+ years experience as an analytical chemist in a QA/QC or R&D environment
- Basic knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques
- Must be able to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to communicate well individually and in a team atmosphere
- Computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Good verbal and writing skills
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
- Experience with instruments such as:
- o ICP, HPLC, GCMS, FTIR
- Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry software e.g. Empower and OpenLab
- High level of position ownership and engagement