Research Associate, Formulations Jobs

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:

Reporting to the Team Leader/Manager, the Research Associate, Formulations will execute a variety of critical product characterization testing of electronic nicotine delivery systems. This is an important role in furthering product research & development activities at Juul Labs.

The Research Associate, Formulations position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role that will be responsible for helping to design and test products and novel prototypes, with a focus on the chemical characterization of our products. The Research Associate, Formulations will work closely with scientists and engineers in the Juul R&D group and should have some proficiency with standard chemistry lab equipment/methodology for sample creation and analysis such as gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, pH, and liquid chromatography. We are looking for someone who is flexible, can work well independently, and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to changes. The Research Associate, Formulations will operate in a mostly autonomous fashion on day to day projects and tasks, with guidance from a manager or mentor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain lab equipment in working order, ie pH meter, KF, GC
• Execute on established testing protocols
• Achieve outlined goals by using well-established methods/technologies/frameworks with guidance from manager or mentor
• Prepare liquid and solid formulation prototypes for analysis
• Learn new analytical methodology for characterizing our products
• Conduct chemical characterization testing of liquids, solids and aerosols associated with electronic nicotine delivery systems
• Assist with troubleshooting novel test methods and device issues
• Write and present reports on the results

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous hands-on research experience in a laboratory setting (1-2 years)
• 6 months+ of experience in industry - pharma/biotech a plus
• Knowledge of statistics a plus
• Strong communicator who is able to work effectively with peers and management alike in a high-paced global environment
• Experience in Formulations chemistry is a plus

EDUCATION:

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

JUUL LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates
• A place to grow your career. We'll help you set big goals - and exceed them
• 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.