Senior Analytical Chemist

Senior Analytical Chemist

Final date to receive applications: 23 October 2026

Department: Network Planning and Operational Structure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hayward, CA

Reporting To: Technical Lab Manager

Compensation: $130,000 - $154,000 / year

The Senior Analytical Chemist will be a key member of BioMADE’s Hayward pilot plant operations team. This facility supports clients developing emerging fermentation technologies by enabling demonstration of upstream and downstream processes at a scale that informs future commercial design. The Senior Analytical Chemist is responsible for developing and transferring analytical methods, establishing sample handling and data practices, and providing high‑quality analytical support throughout each client campaign.

This role works closely with the Projects Lead, Operations Manager, Shift Supervisors, and Technical Laboratory Manager to ensure seamless analytical integration within pilot‑ plant operations. The Senior Analytical Chemist will oversee the performance and reliability of analytical instrumentation, drive fit‑for‑purpose data and documentation practices, and communicate analytical progress and risks to internal teams and clients.

Success in this role requires strong expertise in analytical chemistry, hands‑on experience with a range of analytical platforms (HPLC, GC‑MS, UPLC, LC‑MS, etc.), and the ability to translate client needs into actionable analytical strategies. As part of a lean and highly cross‑functional site team, the role will also be expected to proactively cross‑train in adjacent laboratory functions and provide hands‑on support, as needed, in areas such as microbiology and lab‑scale fermentation operations.

The Senior Analytical Chemist will exemplify BioMADE’s “zero harm” safety culture, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help build a robust analytical capability as the Hayward site grows.

• Support the launch and operational readiness of the new analytical laboratory, including analytical capability and method portfolio assessment, client technology transfer planning, SOP development, procurement of consumables and standards, establishment of vendor networks, and analytical capacity planning.
• Lead the development, qualification, optimization, and transfer of analytical methods to support diverse client technologies and campaign needs.
• Provide technical oversight for analytical methods covering reference materials, starting materials, intermediates, stability studies, and product characterization.
• Develop fit‑for‑purpose analytical strategies tailored to each client’s process, expected outputs, and QC expectations.
• Oversee investigations of atypical or out‑of‑specification results through scientific analysis, structured troubleshooting, and root ‑cause identification.
• Develop the analytical chemistry capability at the site, including onboarding, training, work prioritization, and performance oversight.

• Establish efficient processes for sample handling, labeling, storage, processing, and tracking throughout pilot plant campaigns, including resource planning to support potential multiple concurrent runs.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and performance reliability of analytical instrumentation to ensure consistent and high‑ quality data generation.
• Implement practical data management practices that ensure traceability, clear reporting, and well‑ organized analytical results suitable for client review and internal use.
• Lead the selection, procurement, contracting, and coordination of external analytical testing and CRO services when required capabilities are not available…