Analytical Chemist

About This Role

Assist in the receiving, weighing, and extraction of samples for product registration and research chemicals, ensuring adherence to GLP standards and maintaining accurate records to support regulatory analytical sciences residue studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the receiving, weighing and extraction of samples within a study to support product registration and to develop biologically active research chemicals
• Support experimental lab routine operations such as sample shipments, sample receiving, sample weighing, consumable ordering
• Prioritize daily work activities to meet timelines
• Interact regularly with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and with an assortment of automated equipment such as liquid handlers
• Perform routine lab support tasks following specific protocols, including solution preparation, sample processing, aliquotting, and extraction
• Operate laboratory instrumentation, including balances, genogrinders, centrifuges, gas chromatographs, high-performance liquid chromatographs, and mass spectrometers
• Comply with all laboratory safety procedures, GLP Standards, and other study-specific or pertinent regulatory agency requirements
• Document activities in the required manner, maintaining neat, accurate, and complete records
• Prepare related support documentation as needed, following Good Laboratory Procedures (GLP)

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in a science related field
• General knowledge of chemistry
• Understanding of computers and laboratory techniques
• Ability to conduct research and provide high-quality, finalized data in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a science related field, BS preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience with quantitative weighing, extractions and sample clean-up techniques from various complex agricultural matrices
• Quantitative LC-MS/MS analytical experience in small molecules
• Understanding of GLP regulations
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Skills

* Required skills