Analytical Chemistry Technician

Position

Analytical Chemistry Technician

Andover, MA

12 Months Contract

40.00

1st shift

The Analytical Chemistry Technician will work in a R&D laboratory to support chemical testing using chromatography and spectroscopy.

• Conduct basic and complex analyses of raw material and/or stability samples using chemical analytical techniques.
• Effectively document and communicate test results.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment such as UV, HPLC and Fluorometer, including any computerized software required.
• Make recommendations regarding the cause and resolution of equipment issues or malfunctions.
• Co‑coordinate and prioritize sample analysis in consultation with other laboratory personnel.
• Conduct investigations of laboratory incidents and out‑of‑specification/out‑of‑trend results.
• Document investigations in a clear, accurate and concise manner.
• Review the work for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform routine maintenance activities in the laboratory and participate in qualification and periodic calibration of equipment.
• Participate in method transfer studies and other laboratory testing to support compliance (e.g., testing of product validation samples).
• Write protocols and execute analytical method validations.
• Develop and execute testing protocols.
• Support exploratory testing to define test equipment, test fixtures and test methods development.
• Participate in training, test methods validation, and execution of testing as needed.
• Write engineering test reports and final test reports.
• Install and validate equipment and/or test fixtures as needed, manage and maintain laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Support failure analysis.

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or a 2-year Technical degree in Analytical Testing.
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial experience in the use of HPLC and/or UPLC.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a must.
• Ability to understand and execute test procedures.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and highly organized.