Research Associate, Platform Chemistry

Enveda is looking for a Research Associate to join our Natural Products Chemistry team in Boulder,CO.!

The contribution you will make:

We are looking for a motivated chemist with proficiency in extraction and processing of natural products from plant biomass. You will be primarily responsible for the extraction of natural product metabolites from plant biomass to primary extract with further processing to remove undesired compounds from the mixture. 

As a member of the Platform Chemistry team, you will report to our Senior Director of Platform Chemistry.

• Processing of plant biomass as the first step in Enveda’s drug discovery process. 
• Planning and execution of Enveda primary extract and SPE extraction campaigns.  
• Work with Enveda’s suite of off-the-shelf and custom software and tracking tools for early drug discovery
• Preparation of samples for scale-up and isolation of putative bioactive compounds identified by the Enveda platform
• Maintain and troubleshoot extraction, evaporation, and chromatography equipment to resolve instrumentation issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Write, revise, and follow QC protocols and SOP’s to ensure high quality, consistent results.
• Support multiple projects within platform chemistry services and communicate the results and conclusion clearly to the team and management. 
• Prepare documentation, reports, presentations, and participate in internal/ external meetings.
• Maintain compliance with Enveda notebooks, SOPs, internal databases and support of Enveda standards for protection of intellectual property.

• BS/MS in chemistry or related discipline with laboratory experience required.
• Experience in extractions, pre-fractionation, and purification of natural products is highly desirable.
• High organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with life sciences software and laboratory information management systems (Benchling, CDD, Spotfire, etc…).
• Work well within a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented start-up environment.
• Excellent team player, and experience of working with cross-functional teams.
• If you don't meet all of the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply. No job description is perfect, and we might find an even more suitable opportunity that matches your experience.

• HR Screen (30 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Interview (45 minutes)
• [On-site] Lab Tour (30 minutes)
• [On-site] Technical Interview (60 minutes)
• [On-site] Enveda Culture Interview (30 minutes)
• Technical Interview (45 minutes) 

• Culture: Enveda lives for people
• Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
• Equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental and vision insurance. Company pays 90% of premium for employee and dependents
• 401k: Traditional or Roth 401k matching of 4% (100% of your contributions up to 4% of your annual compensation).
• PTO:  Flexible paid time off (that we encourage and celebrate). Company-wide weeklong break to recharge. 10 observed holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Adoption Assistance: At Enveda we want to celebrate and support employees who want to adopt children. We're excited to offer adoption assistance to employees who have completed the adoption process, including placement.

Come join us!

Our employees are the lifeblood of our work and our inspiration to press on. Together we've built a special place here—a drug discovery platform that's unique in the world with an incredible team collaborating in a creative, transformative culture. Our mission is to bring hope to patients everywhere. Our progress towards that goal would not be possible without talented people like you.

Employee Promise

Using our imagination and dedication, we are working to improve human health and give hope to patients everywhere. Our work together is empowering, trustable and collaborative, enabling you to do your best work.

Enveda's values

Curiosity:  Learn and challenge.       

Agency:  Own and initiate. 

Journey:  Love the process.

Charity:  Take care of each other.

Unity:  We are one Enveda.

We value your uniqueness

One of life's gifts is to interact with a variety of people. Each of us has a unique story that shapes how we view the world, and solve problems. Learning from each other enhances our collective wisdom while achieving better outcomes at a faster clip. People from all kinds of backgrounds can succeed in all kinds of roles.

Our work environment appreciates the contributions of every person. Working together is how we produce results that illuminate our Purpose - To Deliver Hope To Every Patient. Unity is a company value because success depends on trusting, working relationships that respect the commonality and differences of people.

At Enveda we are building a place where every person can do the best work of their lifetime.

Enveda is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Salary : $65,000 - $75,000