Senior Chemist, Scientist, Devices and Services

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • $138,000 PA - $202,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Chemist role at Google's Biocompatibility Development team in San Francisco focuses on ensuring the skin-friendliness of products. Responsibilities include conducting investigative sample preparation using various wet chemistry methods, performing high-throughput analysis of small molecules via GC/MS, LC/MS, and LC/MS-MS, and rigorously analyzing and interpreting data. The role requires developing investigative methods, maintaining instrumentation, and collaborating with a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in LC/MS and GC/MS techniques and a strong understanding of chromatography and high-resolution accurate mass spectrometry.
Must have:
  • 8+ years LC/MS or GC/MS experience
  • High-throughput lab experience
  • Qualitative & quantitative data analysis
  • Develop investigative methods
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Master's or PhD in related engineering field
  • High-resolution accurate mass spectrometry experience
  • Technical leadership & project management
  • Experience with Agilent Masshunter, Thermo XCalibur, Compound Discoverer
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 8 years of experience in Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) or Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) techniques.
  • Experience working within a high-throughput investigative laboratory environment.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering field.
  • Experience in High Resolution-Accurate Mass Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) or Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) techniques for small molecule analysis.
  • Experience in technical leadership, project management, and executive communication.
  • Knowledge of investigative software suites including Agilent’s Masshunter, Thermoscientific’s XCalibur, and Compound Discoverer.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

The Biocompatibility Development team, located in San Francisco, is dedicated to the creation of innovative products. We hold responsibility for ensuring the skin friendly of our products throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial conception to final disposition. Furthermore, we oversee all hardware products within the Devices and Services organization, managing them from initial production ramp-up to their eventual end-of-life.

Laboratory exercises will necessitate the application of comprehensive knowledge and expertise in chromatography and high-resolution accurate mass spectrometry for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of known and unknown small molecules. Advanced data interpretation skills will also be required.

In addition to addressing complex unknown chemical analysis challenges and formulating investigative methodologies, the individual will also engage in strategic partnerships and collaborations with a cross-functional team comprising Chemists, Scientists, Toxicologists, and Material/Design Engineers. Your expertise is required to realize the ambitious objectives.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Conduct investigative sample preparation utilizing various wet chemistry methodologies.
  • Execute high-throughput analysis of unidentified small molecules via GC/MS, LC/MS, and LC/MS-MS systems.
  • Perform rigorous qualitative and quantitative data analysis and interpretation, formulate conclusions based on experimental outcomes, and propose supplementary analyses for result validation.
  • Develop sophisticated investigative methods and maintain instrumentation to guarantee data integrity and the excellent quality of laboratory operations.
  • Provide clear and concise communication regarding sample testing progress and resolve any operational challenges to ensure timely completion and adherence to established milestones.

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