Analytical Chemist

Capra Biosciences is seeking an analytical chemist to accelerate our analytical support for current R&D and manufacturing efforts. This person will perform critical analytical activities, develop analytical methods for new products, and support QA/QC for commercial products. An ideal candidate will have expertise with HPLC operations, method development to identify unknown compounds, and troubleshooting. Experience working in cGMP or regulated environment, and with QA/QC protocols is required. The candidate should be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment.  

Capra Biosciences is building the next generation of manufacturing for critical chemicals and pharmaceutical ingredients. Our mission is to make domestic production of these materials faster, more flexible, and economically competitive. Our modular manufacturing platform allows a single facility to produce multiple products, enabling rapid shifts in supply to meet changing demand. This approach reduces reliance on overseas supply chains and helps ensure reliable access to essential ingredients across pharmaceuticals, personal care, and specialty chemicals. Capra operates at the intersection of biology, engineering, and manufacturing, bringing together a multidisciplinary team to rethink how chemicals are made at scale. We are an execution-focused company, advancing technologies from development into real-world production environments. 

Founded in 2020, Capra has secured significant support from both leading investors and U.S. government programs to accelerate the commercialization of its platform and expand domestic manufacturing capacity. Capra is an equal opportunity employer. Our culture is built on curiosity, ownership, and constructive challenge, we encourage every team member to ask questions, think independently, and push for better solutions. This mindset drives the innovation and impact at the core of everything we do.

Contact hr@caprabiosciences.com for further information.

• Perform analytical experiments and data analysis to support research projects and manufacturing
• Design, optimize, and validate analytical HPLC methods for current and new products
• Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results
• Help plan weekly analytical operations
• Maintain analytical SOPs for all methods and support QA/QC documentation efforts
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment, especially HPLCs
• Support QA/QC validation of commercial products lots

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with at least 6 years of experience or Master’s degree with at least 4 years of experience
• Experience with HPLC method development, optimization, and validation
• Extensive HPLC hardware and software experience
• Experience working in a regulated environment under cGMP or similar guidelines is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and effective manner
• Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Development of QA/QC documentation and protocols
• Preparation of analytical documentation for regulatory filings
• Product sampling and shelf-life testing preferred
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contractual requirements