Production Chemist

Atrandi Biosciences is a biotechnology startup founded and built in Vilnius, Lithuania, working at the frontier of single-cell analysis. Our technologies are used by researchers around the world to advance discoveries in CRISPR, cancer, immunology, and other fields shaping the future of biology. Our goal is simple: help scientists make discoveries faster, easier, and at a larger scale.

We're a team of curious, ambitious people who collaborate across disciplines to solve hard problems, take ownership, and turn bold ideas into real products. And we're comfortable not having everything figured out, because that's where the most interesting questions are waiting. We are seeking a Production Chemist for our manufacturing team.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing production processes, ensuring good quality products are produced, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining high-quality standards in manufacturing. Your work will involve close collaboration with the whole consumable production team, implementing best practices, and ensuring efficiency in daily operations.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys diverse work and flexibility, thrives in a dynamic environment and drives efficiency and excellence in manufacturing operations. A higher education degree in chemistry, preferably organic chemistry or polymer chemistry. 1+ years of experience working in organic chemistry laboratory and/ or production environment.

Solid practical skills: working with various glassware, setting up reactions, purification, and handling air- and moisture-sensitive chemicals. Experience reading and interpreting NMR spectra. Ability to work independently, take ownership of synthesis processes, and troubleshoot production issues. Diligence, attention to detail, and accuracy when following protocols and working with small-scale processes and materials.

English language skills at B2 level or higher, both written and spoken. Good organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). What makes you an exceptional candidate: Hands on experience and/or knowledge with sugar chemistry. Hands on experience and/or knowledge with fluorinated chemistry.

Experience with lyophilization, dialysis, fractional distillation, and vacuum distillation. Experience with ERP systems (experience with Dynamics Business Central is an advantage). Synthesis of sugar polymers and dipolar fluorinated/ non-fluorinated polymers ensuring their quality according to technical documentation.

Take ownership of assigned synthesis processes, ensuring their efficiency and identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization. Identify, investigate, and troubleshoot issues and deviations related to chemically synthesized products during production. Quality control of manufactured products using NMR. Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.

Apply chemistry knowledge to support troubleshooting and improvements across consumable production processes. Monitor reagent stocks, flag raw material replenishment needs, and participate in inventory checks. Keep chemistry laboratory premises clean according to protocol specifications. Participate in the production of microfluidic chips under controlled environmental conditions, depending on synthesis workload and priorities.

The chance to be a part of the team that is making a significant impact in the global industry of biotechnology. Engage in a vibrant, collaborative, and rapidly growing workspace that encourages creativity and teamwork. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. Following a successful probation period, you will have access to private health insurance or a dedicated budget on Perks.

lt platform. Have fun together in quarterly team-buildings, summer and winter festivals, and other important occasions. Extra paid vacation days recognizing loyalty and long-term commitment. Internal and external training opportunities. Parking spot near the office or public transport pass – whatever works best for you.

Referral bonus.