Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Job Summary :

This position will be an integral part of our R&D analytical chemistry lab that is chemical and analytical assays. It also requires assisting teams in performing routine laboratory analysis of in-Process samples, finished products, raw materials, stability of drug compounds and environmental monitoring according to established specifications and procedures using wet chemistry techniques and other laboratory apparatus and instruments as well as cell culture techniques.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Performs daily tasks as directed by Supervisor or Lead Personnel.
• Gathers all tools and supplies needed for a particular job.
• Performs necessary testing required for projects and generate reports Comply with company safety guidelines.
• Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related activities as needed.
• Performs routine qualification, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Prepares analytical standards and reagents according to established procedures and specifications.
• The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related scientific field with additional four years of experience OR a Master's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related scientific field with two years of experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving ability and reporting and computational skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to interface effectively with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Working experience with any data analysis software is a big plus.
• MS Office suite (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must have excellent technical writing skills, editing, formatting and organization skills.
• Assignments are routine and repetitious in nature. Work performed within narrowly defined parameters. Follows established procedures and guidelines.
• Works under direct supervision and from detailed verbal and / or written instructions. Uses established procedures to accomplish assigned task.
• Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, peers and subordinates.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
• Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed.

Desired Qualifications :

• Candidates with prior experience in a company setting are preferred.

Physical requirements / Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office and Chemistry lab environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Some local travel is necessary; therefore, the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s license is required. The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.