Glaukos Corporation

Analytical Chemist/Scientist

Glaukos Corporation United States

Job Description

How will you make an impact?

This position is within the Analytical Technologies of the Applied Research department working on implementing and managing analytical activities to support new product development, formulations, and early-stage clinical studies.

The scientist, under the supervision of a lead scientist, will contribute to developing and executing analytical test methods in a laboratory environment. The scientist will also be required to document experiments, analyze data sets, and prepare reports.

This position is expected to communicate data both verbally and through written documents and technical reports and be able to comfortably multitask across projects and disciplines.

What will you do?

  • Operate and maintain analytical equipment such as HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer etc., and other common analytical instruments used to determine potency, purity, and in-vitro performance of drug substance and drug product.
  • Perform routine testing of samples, generate and analyze data in alignment with project goals.
  • Contribute to experimental design, support troubleshooting, optimization and data analysis as needed.
  • Utilize a scientific background to support analytical method development and validation under supervision.
  • Support a safe, organized, and operational laboratory environment, including coordination of equipment calibration/maintenance, procurement of supplies, etc.
  • Maintain timely and accurate laboratory records consistent with good documentation practices.
  • Effectively communication with team members and ensuring GLP compliance and adherence to safety standards.


How will you get there?

  • Scientific background in analytical laboratories, and experience in operating high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
  • Hands-on knowledge of chemical analysis principles, chromatographic theories and technologies.
  • Analytical, meticulous, highly organized, and able to analyze data and implement solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills and be comfortable in a team-oriented environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant scientific field, and a minimum of 3-6 years related experience.


Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.

These are just a few of the terms our employees use to describe their experiences as a part of the Glaukos family.

Those may seem like big aspirations, but here at Glaukos, we recognize the deep significance and profound meaning that comes from knowing that we can make a meaningful difference by helping improve eyesight of people worldwide. And because we’re a rapidly growing company with a dynamic, fast-paced culture, individual employees are empowered with more diverse and enriching challenges that might not be possible at a larger company, and more fulfillment in knowing every person and every task is directly tied to making a difference in the life of others.

We offer competitive salary (based on experience), bonus eligibility, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, stock options, 401(k) Employer Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, generous time off & paid holidays as well as time-off to volunteer in the community, plus the opportunity to work for a company that is pioneering a new glaucoma treatment class! Moreover, Glaukos Corporation has been Certified as a Great Place to Work the last three years!

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About Us

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.

Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.

Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases.

Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.

Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.

Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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