Amyris Biotechnologies

Emeryville, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Amyris Biotechnologies combines break-through technology and unique insights in the transportation fuels sector to bring environmentally friendly fuels to market. Amyris is leveraging its technology platform, which was developed as part of an earlier project to reduce costs to produce artemisinin-based anti-malarial drugs, to provide a cost-competitive bio-gasoline, a bio-diesel, and a bio-jet solution that works in current engines and distribution infrastructure without compromising fuel performance. All Amyris biofuels are designed to provide consumers and end users uncompromising alternatives to petroleum-based fuels.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Research Associate for our Analytical Chemistry department to become a member of our growing analytical support team. The Senior Research Associate will work as part of our team to develop/validate analytical methods and maintain analytical instrumentation in support of our molecular biologists, chemists, and fermentation scientists.

Requirements

• B.S./M.S. degree in chemistry or related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in small molecule quantification using LC/MS/MS is required.
• Experience in sample extraction techniques such as liquid-liquid extraction, solid phase extraction and protein precipitation is required.
• Experience in complex LC/MS/MS method development is desired.
• Knowledge in operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation, especially LC/MS/MS is desired.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Good teamwork, communication and data handling skills.
• Energetic, highly self-motivated personality and the ability to work efficiently and productively in a start-up company environment.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental and vision insurance and 401k), including bonuses and equity opportunities.

Submit your resume to hr@amyrisbiotech.com with the job title in the subject line.