Chemistry Technician I
- Regular/Permanent
- USA / Texas
- Lower Management & Technician Admin Clerks
- Day job
- Telework not possible
Welcome to Orano
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Job description
Orano Med:
Orano Med has developed new processes for producing high-purity lead-212, a rare radioactive isotope. Lead-212 is currently at the heart of promising research projects in nuclear medicine to develop new treatments against cancer. The innovative approach, known as targeted alpha therapy (TAT), recognizes and destroys cancer cells while limiting the impact on nearby healthy cells.
Job Description:
Orano Med is seeking a Chemistry Technician I to support the scientific research performed as part of Orano Med preclinical Research and Development.
The Chemistry Technician I will be responsible for helping chemists to develop, research and produce novel peptides and peptide conjugates with potential radiotherapeutic applications in support of the company's preclinical research activities. Works in laboratories, conducts experiments, and monitors synthesis processes. Isolates and purifies intermediates and characterizes them by HPLC, LCMS, among others.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Chemistry Technician I will perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including but not limited to:
- Manual and automated solid-phase synthesis, purification, and characterization of peptides
- Synthesis of small to intermediate-size molecules using common organic synthesis techniques
- Use HPLC, LC/MS for peptide characterization and purification workflow
- Plan, execute, and document work under the guidance of a supervisor
- Organizes time to meet project timelines
- Ability to understand deadlines and commitments/ can effectively manage time in the lab
- Organized individual who can carry out tasks from start to end with little supervision, once properly trained on the task at hand
- Can communicate clearly in written and verbal forms
- Research literature to help solve problems associated with current and future projects
Our Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
- Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
- Numerous Training and Development opportunities
- and more…
Ideal qualifications
All candidates should meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, preferably with experience in peptide synthesis (1-3 years)
- Proficiency in the use of HPLC for purification and analytical purposes is highly desired
- Previous experience with diafiltration and/or Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) techniques is a plus
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites Products and chemical drawing programs
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