Research Assistant, Chemistry - Juul Labs

THE COMPANY:

Juul Labs' mission is to impact the lives of the world's one billion adult smokers by eliminating combustible cigarettes. We have the opportunity to address one of the world's most intractable challenges through a commitment to exceptional quality, research, design, and innovation. Backed by leading technology investors, we are committed to the same excellence when it comes to hiring great talent.

We are a diverse team that is united by this common purpose and we are hiring the world's best engineers, scientists, designers, product managers, operations experts, and customer service and business professionals. If the opportunity to build your career at one of the fastest growing companies is compelling, read on for more details.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for an energetic and creative Research Assistant to join the Product Development team in the Chemistry group. The Research Assistant will execute a variety of critical product characterization testing of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). This is an important role in furthering research & development activities at Juul Labs.The Research Assistant is a hands-on, laboratory-based role that will be responsible for helping to design internal products and novel prototypes as well as assisting with the development and execution of test methods for chemical and physical characterization. Effective collaboration with other scientists and engineers in the Juul R&D group is a must in this role as well as having proficiency with standard analytical chemistry lab equipment and methodology. We are looking for a Research Assistant who is flexible, can work well independently, and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to new challenges. The Research Assistant will be capable of operating in a mostly autonomous fashion on day-to-day projects and tasks, with guidance from a manager or mentor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve specified goals by using established methods/technologies/frameworks with guidance from manager or mentor
• Prepare liquid and solid formulation prototypes for analysis
• Execute established testing protocols for product and prototype characterization
• Operate small scale laboratory equipment to prepare testing samples and prototypes (operating pumps, balances, press-sealers, packaging equipment)
• Maintain records and documentation on small scale batch operations
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration activities
• Update standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Collaborate with senior staff to develop novel analytical methodology
• Write and present reports on experimental results
• Assist with troubleshooting test methods and device issues

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with analytical chemistry methods and associated instrumentation (e.g. GC-FID, GC-MS, LC-MS, pH, Karl Fischer)
• Experience in Formulations chemistry a plus
• 6 months+ of experience in industry - pharma/biotech a plus
• Working knowledge of statistics a plus
• Programming experience a plus
• Strong communication and documentation skills as well as the ability to work effectively with peers and management in a high-paced global environment

EDUCATION:

• BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field
• Coursework in analytical and organic chemistry is preferred

JUUL LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• A place to grow your career. We'll help you set big goals - and exceed them
• People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates
• Equity and performance bonuses. Every employee is a stakeholder in our success
• Cell phone subsidy, commuter benefits and discounts on JUUL products
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits

Juul Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees and job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Juul Labs also complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Juul Labs in the US.

SALARY RANGES:
Salary varies by role, level and location, and is dependent on the cost of labor in a given geographic region among other factors. These ranges may be modified at any time.

SALARY RANGE:
$113,000—$138,000 USD