Scientist Analytical Chemistry

Position :
Scientist 1 Analytical Chemistry

Location :
Sparks, MD

Duration : 12 Months

pay rate:$20-30/hr

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client:
Medical Device Company

Job Category:
Research & Development

Level of

Experience:

Entry-Level

Employment Type:

Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 05:00PM

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.

• 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 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.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related discipline.
• Prefer a minimum of 1 year of industrial or academic experience in Analytical Chemistry testing.