Manufacturing Chemist

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. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

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

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The Manufacturing Chemist is responsible for manufacturing, packaging, and labeling of products, reviewing data, and working to continuously improve our products.  This position is also responsible for preparation, glassware cleaning, monitoring of equipment, record keeping, and other general laboratory duties and tasks.

This position reports to the Certified Reference Material Supervisor, is located in Golden, CO, and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manufacture products with an extremely high level of precision
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex precise machinery
• Review and analyze data.  Participate in peer-review process.
• Manage, maintain, and restock all raw materials and lab supplies

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related physical science
• 1+ years of direct, working laboratory experience
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of laboratory quality assurance and quality control
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and database applications

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Work with hazardous, flammable, corrosive, carcinogenic, compressed gasses, and toxic materials in a safe manner
• Work in specialized personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, face shields, and Tyvek suits.
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

•  Working in a manufacturing setting
• Experience working in an ISO 17034 / ISO 17025 laboratory

Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The salary range for this role is $61,800 – $65,500.  This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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