Clinical Chemistry Scientist

Full-time Regular Technical St. Charles, IL, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $26.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Doctor's Data, Inc. provides innovative specialty testing to healthcare practitioners around the world. Our laboratory provides a wide array of functional testing to aid health care providers in decision making. Be a part of our growing chromatography department in providing testing for Steroids, Vitamins, Amino Acids and many tests used in assessing metabolism. State-of-the-Art instrumentation such as tandem-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is utilized.

The position requires a strong understanding of analytical chemistry testing along with experience in the use of chromatography instruments.

• Prepare biological specimens for analysis performed by LC-MS/MS, HPLC, and GC.
• Prepare calibrators, QC and standards as outlined in each test SOP.
• Review and monitor QC for the various analyses and troubleshoot as needed.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality and perform instrument maintenance.
• Perform high complexity tests by various analyzers in the laboratory, and/or by manual methods, on various specimen sources, under close supervision.
• Work in accordance with CLIA requirements to ensure quality lab testing.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of experience with chromatography instruments (required).
• Experience working in a clinical laboratory (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience in chemical principles and concepts with regard to chromatography.
• Ability to pipette with accuracy and experience with conducting basic laboratory procedures, including using an analytical balance, pH meter and syringe.
• Ability to complete assignments with high degree of accuracy and multitask with accuracy.
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to read and understand technical documents.
• Basic math skills as it applies to science, including ratios, percentiles, dilutions and conversions.
• Computer and application experience, including word, spreadsheet and instrumentation.
• Day shift, Monday-Friday schedule may vary due to production demands.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Doctor’s Data is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.