Associate Scientist, Quality Control
At Apeel, we look to nature to help the global food system extend quality, prevent waste, and ensure an abundant future for our planet.
We believe that our most essential ingredient in our recipe for success is our people. We strive to cultivate an environment where everyone is welcomed, and can bring their full, authentic selves into everything they do at Apeel. Humility, Ingenuity, Leadership and Teamwork are the values that define us and how we work with each other, customers, and communities across the globe.
Full vaccination against COVID-19 required, unless you qualify for a federally protected exemption.
About This Role
Apeel Sciences is seeking a motivated and resourceful Associate Scientist to support manufacturing and production of Apeel products. This position will require analysis of samples generated at various stages in the process using a variety of chromatographic, spectroscopic and other analytical techniques. Non-routine analysis may also be required as part of new ingredient or supplier qualification processes. Technical knowledge, troubleshooting and problem solving will be fundamental skills required of this position.
In addition to analyzing, interpreting, and communicating results to other team members, this person will be required to generate reports and standard operating procedures. This position would be most suitable to an individual who enjoys a creative, collaborative environment and spending time in the lab.
This position will report to the Director, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance and will be based in Santa Barbara, California. We're looking for someone to join our team immediately.
What You'll Do
- Analyze raw materials, in-process materials and finished products using the applicable methods, including sample preparation, instrument operation, data analysis, and proper documentation
- Support instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair including but not limited to HPLC, GC, Titrators, FTIR and NIR
- Support method validation, including development of Standard Operating Procedures
- Continuous improvement of existing methods and processes
What You Bring
- MS or BS in Analytical Chemistry or related field, but a candidate with relevant experience in QC/QA will also be strongly considered
- Method validation experience is preferred
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Highly organized and with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel with each other.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Experience using applicable methods, including sample preparation, instrument operation, data analysis, and proper documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or BS in Analytical Chemistry or related field
- Method validation experience is preferred
Apeel believes that the scale of our impact is determined by the teams that work with us. As such, we seek to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.
According to the UN FAO, over 40% of fresh produce goes to waste. We're here to change that. Our mission is to work with nature to reduce food waste and create abundance for all.
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