Associate Director, Process Chemistry

Associate Director, Process Chemistry Location: Santa Fe, NMSalary Range: $140,000 - $160,000Start: June 2026 About us:  Trait Biosciences Inc. is a global leader in cannabinoid research, focused on developing technologies that enable the production of safe, high-quality, cannabinoid ingredients. We’re making huge advancements with our revolutionary technology enabling the production of truly water-soluble cannabinoids for cannabinoid-infused consumer products. Our mission is to develop the world’s most comprehensive integrated approach to cannabinoid science, insights, and technology.   About the role: As Associate Director of Chemistry, you will be instrumental in achieving company objectives through comprehensive research and development. Responsibilities include oversight of Trait’s process chemistry initiatives involved in the purification of Trait molecules, bench-scale through production-scale, as well as analytical chemistry programs. This role is crucial for advancing research and ultimately contributing to the successful commercialization of groundbreaking molecules. The role will blend hands-on and leadership of a small core chemistry team, ensuring successful results delivery, problem-solving, robust and timely execution. You will lead by example—actively contributing to critical experiments, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring robust, timely, and high-quality results.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ·      Individual involvement and leadership of chemistry and engineering processes involved in molecular separation and purification of Trait molecules, maintaining an active hands-on role in experimental execution and troubleshooting   ·      Optimize process chemistry steps for improving yield, purity, scalability, and overall process efficiency, with a focus on developing robust and manufacturable processes and process efficiency ·      Contribute to process design, process safety considerations, and scale-up risk assessment·      Primary responsibility for technology transfer and scale-up activities from lab to a commercial production environment ·      Mentor and supervise our analytical chemistry programs, and review data·      Maintain detailed, audit-ready documentation to support regulatory filings, technical reports, and intellectual property development ·      Partner cross-functionally with R&D teams (e.g. fermentation, discovery, science, etc.)   About you: You are highly self-motivated and energetic. You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You are detail-oriented and work efficiently with a sense of urgency.In addition, you meet the following requirements:●     Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Chemistry, or Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering●     10 + years of experience ●     Demonstration of innovative science development ●     Communication Impact - excellent written and verbal communication skills ●     Demonstration of excellence in directing collaborative research efforts and teams●     Demonstration of capability to work well collaboratively and to transition efficiently to new and emerging projects●     Direct downstream process/purification experience ●     Scale-up + tech transfer exposureIf you're interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the specified qualifications, please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and your vision for contributing to Trait Biosciences' growth as an Associate Director of Chemistry.  *Trait Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.*