Analytical Chemist

Job Description

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Organizes and conducts routine analyses independently and in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines
• Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records
• Independently able to use and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks, while learning to perform routine and non-routine maintenance
• Provides input and participates in project meetings
• Performs peer review and QC review of data
• Performs assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively completes multiple assignments.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment
• Understands data generated, and history of methods
• Recognizes deviations from normal results and inform Study Director, Principal Investigator, and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and participates in corrective action of problems
• Identifies problems, determines appropriate actions, and implements solutions with support or independently as appropriate
• Able to adapt to new procedures or particular needs as directed
• Able to identify critical steps in an assay
• Leads process improvement initiatives
• Completes all required training courses
• Trains and assists less experienced staff
• May assist in optimizing and validating methods for a variety of matrices
• Participates in client visits or calls as needed
• Learns to write text for reports, methods and, or protocols
• Knowledge of departmental procedures and policies
• Viewed as a resource within their team
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Laboratory experience may be substituted for degree)
• May work with potentially hazardous substances and/or radio labeled materials
• Mandatory immunizations and screening as required
• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area
• Will be exposed to food allergens (ex. Milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.)
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Overtime and weekend work as required
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens