Analytical Chemist - Advanced Recruiting Partners : Job Details

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Staff Scientist for researching and development of methods for use in batch release
• Implement new equipment and/or analytical techniques
• Validate and/or verify methods and qualifying instrumentation to ensure they are suitable for use
• Support investigative work, including but not limited to out of specification or out of trend results, equipment failures, etc
• Implement best practices and streamlining work flows to ensure laboratory efficiencies
• Compiling, assessing, trending, and presenting data in a scientific way to support development and validation work under GMP guidelines and SOP's
• Troubleshooting basic issues with some management oversight
• Perform basic maintenance of equipment
• Perform analytical testing by utilizing the following techniques to characterize organic and inorganic chemicals: FT-NMR, GC/MS, GC, LC/MS, ICP-MS, HPLC, FT-IR and wet chemistry tests
• Author test procedures and write summary reports for validation work
• Provide training to the QC Analysts with newly implemented techniques and practices
• Provide analytical support to the research products team

Requirements

• MS in Chemistry, or other relevant science degree with 1 or more years experience or BS degree with 3 or more years research based lab experience
• Hands-on experience with ICP-MS, GC, GC/MS, LC/MS, NMR and HPLC experience required; QC and/or GMP experience a plus
• Must possess strong scientific writing skills
• Cheminformatics experience a plus
• Must be able to multi-task and manage time well in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work effectively independently to complete projects in a timely manner
• Must work well in a team oriented environment and possess strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
• Must possess the ability to focus on continuous improvement
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and utilize transport aids
• Must be able to travel between locations for analytical work including transport of samples
• Must be comfortable handling various chemicals and gases in a laboratory setting