Research Associate, Chemistry Innovation

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 seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join the Analytical Chemistry group within the Product Development team. In this role, you will execute a variety of critical product testing of e-cigarettes to advance product research & development activities at Juul Labs.

This position is a hands-on , laboratory-based role that will be responsible for testing products and prototypes, with a focus on the chemical characterization. The successful applicant will work closely with scientists and engineers in the Juul R&D group and should be comfortable around modern chemistry lab equipment/methodology including liquid and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. We are looking for someone who is flexible, can work well independently, and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to change and challenge. Applicants should be detail oriented and able to perform precise analytical work including:

• Conduct chemical characterization of liquids and aerosols associated with novel electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)
• Learn and help to develop new analytical methodology for characterizing our products
• Write and execute SOPs and maintain a record of results
• Troubleshoot test methods and ENDS device issues
• Work with consumer and engineering teams to optimize the chemistry of our products
• Identify instrument problems and perform routine troubleshooting

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or MS with hands-on lab experience.
• Previous hands-on research experience in a laboratory setting including basic laboratory procedures such as weighing, quantitative transfer, and volumetric dilutions.
• Knowledge, and preferably, hands-on experience with gas chromatographic techniques and instrumentation such as GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC, HPLC-MS.
• Knowledge, and preferably, hands-on experience with Agilent equipment platforms and data processing (Mass Hunter/Chemstation) software a plus.
• Familiarity with electronic notebooks and LIMS.
• Strong communicator who is able to work effectively both independently as well as with peers and management in a high-paced global environment

EDUCATION:

• BS/MS in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Coursework in analytical chemistry essential

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
• Boundless snacks and drinks
• 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.