Scientist I

Job Title: Scientist I – Analytical Chemistry

Job Location: Sparks, MD

Job Duration: 12 Months+

Workdays/hours: M – F/8:30 am – 5 pm

Pay Range: $34.50/hr. on W2

Job Description:

Work within a team to provide Analytical Chemistry support to our customers using various analytical instruments and techniques.

Develop and follow protocols for analytical testing and reporting results following current good laboratory practices.

Duties and responsibilities:

Develop, follow protocols and perform analytical testing using wet chemistry analysis, UV/VIS Spectroscopy, UPLC/MS, FTIR, ICP–MS and other techniques as required.

Use office and instrumentation specific computer software.

Perform tasks according to existing protocols, applying basic scientific principles to assigned tasks, developing experiments and documenting the performed work as required.

Identify and troubleshoot problems, collect and record data, report data.

Participate in technical meetings and data reviews.

Make sure Lab supplies are properly ordered, labeled, and stored.

Make sure the required safety and other training is completed and training records are maintained according to department policies.

Perform laboratory work and documentation in accordance with GLP and company guidelines.

Perform tasks under general supervision.

Knowledge and skills:

Basic understanding in the use of liquid chromatography systems.

Basic understanding of chromatography theory and hands–on experience with HPLC or UPLC.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary together with the ability to interact effectively in team and cross–functional environments.

Understanding of GLP laboratory guidelines.

Optional experience includes the use of UPLC/MS using Empower software, FTIR and ICP–MS.

Experience in method development.