Job Description

Job Description

Title: Chemist

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Position Overview

Description:

• There is an opportunity at Client for a scientist to serve as Analytical Lab Technician in the Regulatory Analytical Sciences Team within Global Regulatory Sciences R&D.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in the receiving, weighing and extraction of samples within a study to support product registration and to develop biologically active research chemicals. Supports laboratory testing and data generation as outlined by the principal investigators for the Regulatory Analytical Sciences residue studies.
• Support experimental lab routine operations such as sample shipments, sample receiving, sample weighing, consumable ordering, etc.
• Prioritize daily work activities to meet timelines.
• Interact regularly with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and with an assortment of automated equipment such as liquid handlers.

Follow specific protocols to perform routine lab support tasks including the following:

• Solution preparation
• Sample processing
• Sample aliquotting
• Sample extraction

Equipment and assay maintenance

• Operate laboratory instrumentation, including balances, genogrinders, centrifuges, gas chromatographs, high performance liquid chromatographs, and mass spectrometers. Interface with instrument/equipment owners and the Lab Operations team to maintain system performance and minimize downtime.
• Complies with all laboratory safety procedures, GLP Standards, and all other study-specific or pertinent regulatory agency requirements Documents activities in the required manner. Maintenance of neat, accurate, and complete records.
• As needed, follow Good Laboratory Procedures (GLP) and prepare related support documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in a science related field, BS preferred.
• General knowledge of chemistry.
• An understanding of computers and laboratory techniques is desirable.
• Ability to conduct research and provide high-quality, finalized data in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with quantitative weighings, extractions and sample clean-up techniques from various complex agricultural matrices.
• Quantitative LC-MS/MS analytical experience in small molecules.
• An understanding of GLP regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to effectively interact with a diverse group of customers, peers, and R&D regulatory and residue experts

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