Staff Scientist

Job Details

Job Location:

Millcreek, UT 84106

Primary

Purpose:

Develops and/or validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines.

• Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• Independently sets-up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment as directed.
• Provides daily updates for individual analytical runs and project status to PAI and or Management.
• Ensures all data meets acceptance criteria and troubleshoots failures.
• Ensures all data is analyzed, processed, and compiled in a timely manner.
• Performs peer review of data.
• Identifies and proactively addresses deviations from normal results and informs Principal Analytical Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data; participates in corrective action of problems.
• Promotes a cohesive team environment.
• Assists in setting up and performing method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices with supervision.
• Makes suggestions for modifications in test methods or procedures.
• Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.
• Ability to assist lead chemist on projects, with supervision.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Trains and assists less experienced staff.
• Interacts with internal and external clients.
• Participates in client visits as needed.
• Assists in communicating technical information.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Assists in writing reports, methods, protocols and SOPs.
• Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Experience:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related Scientific field with 6-8+ years experience is required
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or related Scientific field with 5+ years' experience is required
• Ph.D. or equivalent in Chemistry or related Scientific field with 2+ years experience is required.
• * Significant work experience will be considered as a substitution for education

• Understands the method development and method validation process.
• Performs complex analytical methods on biological matrices, often involving problem solving situations.
• Applies and interprets scientific theories, concepts, techniques, and regulatory requirements in bioanalytical and mass spectrometry studies and accepts leadership role in developing scientific approaches.
• Works in a teamwork setting, for technical direction on complex bioanalytical and mass spectrometry projects.
• Tracks hours on a consistent project to project basis.

• Former Bioanalytical CRO experience;
  Customer service experience; LIMs experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• May work with potentially hazardous substances.
• Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
• Overtime and weekend work as required.
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and at standing bench top.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).