Job Title : Chemist
Location : 9330 Zionsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46077
100% onsite
Duration : 12 months contract
Shift Times : 8AM - 5PM
Job Description :
There is an opportunity for a scientist to serve as Analytical Lab Technician in the Regulatory Analytical Sciences Team within Global Regulatory Sciences R&D.
Specifically, we are seeking a technician with strong analytical chemistry expertise.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assists in the receiving, weighing and extraction of samples within a study to support product registration and to develop biologically active research chemicals.
- Supports laboratory testing and data generation as outlined by the principal investigators for the Regulatory Analytical Sciences residue studies.
- Support experimental lab routine operations such as sample shipments, sample receiving, sample weighing, consumable ordering, etc.
- 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.
- Follow specific protocols to perform routine lab support tasks including the following :
- o Solution preparation
- o Sample processing
- o Sample aliquotting
- o Sample extraction
- o Equipment and assay maintenance
- Operate laboratory instrumentation, including balances, genogrinders, centrifuges, gas chromatographs, high performance liquid chromatographs, and mass spectrometers.
- Interface with instrument / equipment owners and the Lab Operations team to maintain system performance and minimize downtime.
- Complies with all laboratory safety procedures, GLP Standards, and all other study-specific or pertinent regulatory agency requirements Documents activities in the required manner.
- Maintenance of neat, accurate, and complete records.
- As needed, follow Good Laboratory Procedures (GLP) and prepare related support documentation.
Job Qualification
Required Qualifications :
Minimum of an Associate Degree in a science related field, BS preferred. (MS is overqualified)General knowledge of chemistry.An understanding of computers and laboratory techniques is desirable.Ability to conduct research and provide high-quality, finalized data in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with quantitative weighings, extractions and sample clean-up techniques from various complex agricultural matrices.Quantitative LC-MS / MS analytical experience in small molecules.An understanding of GLP regulations.Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to effectively interact with a diverse group of customers, peers, and R&D regulatory and residue expertsAny exposure to common allergens :
Plants, Chemicals, Latex