Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Scientist I is responsible for performing routine sample analysis, LCMS and/or HPLC analytical techniques accurately and efficiently following SRL procedures.

SCHEDULE:

Shift 1 (7Am - 4PM), includes 1 weekend day

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs production sample runs.

Prepares solutions such as mobile phases and buffersPerforms validation experiments.Works independently, plans and conducts laboratory workPerforms routine tasks with high efficiencyTrains and guides new testing personnelCleans laboratory glassware and helps maintain lab orderlinessDocuments promptly and clearly all procedural processesPerforms automated and routine extractions

  

Performs LCMS and/or ICPMS analysis following specified SRL procedures.

Monitors LCMS and/or HPLC system performance to ensure quality of resultsIndependently troubleshoots assays and instrumentationProcesses data following SRL procedures and guidelinesMakes and records observations and performs mathematical calculationsMaintains and calibrates instrumentation and equipment as required

  

Assists with administrative duties.

Files documentation associated with daily production runs.Makes copies of relative forms used for production and validation.Assists with maintaining laboratory inventory and requesting supply orders

 

QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:  Bachelors degree in a scientific field

 

EXPERIENCE:  3+ years laboratory related experience3 years LCMS 3 years extraction experience

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.  Must be able to work well with variety of laboratory personnel.  Excellent attention to detail.  Basic computer knowledge.  Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workload.  Ability to set and meet deadlines with high quality work.  Ability to understand graphs, tables, charts and perform calculations needed for the task.  Ability to follow and implement policies and Standard Operating Procedures.   

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: None required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc

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