Scientist III

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

The Scientist III is responsible for performing routine sample analysis and extractions, LCMS and/or HPLC analytical techniques accurately and efficiently following SRL procedures.

SCHEDULE

Shift 1 (9:30 am – 6pm), Tues- Sat

Responsibilities

Performs production sample runs.

• Prepares solutions such as mobile phases and buffers
• Performs validation experiments.
• Works independently, plans and conducts laboratory work
• Performs routine tasks with high efficiency
• Trains and guides new testing personnel
• Cleans laboratory glassware and helps maintain lab orderliness
• Documents promptly and clearly all procedural processes
• Performs automated and routine extractions

Performs LCMS and/or ICPMS analysis following specified SRL procedures.

• Monitors LCMS and/or HPLC system performance to ensure quality of results
• Independently troubleshoots assays and instrumentation
• Processes data following SRL procedures and guidelines
• Makes and records observations and performs mathematical calculations
• Maintains and calibrates instrumentation and equipment as required

Assists with administrative duties.

• Files documentation associated with daily production runs.
• Makes copies of relative forms used for production and validation.
• Assists with maintaining laboratory inventory and requesting supply orders

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in a scientific field

Experience

• 3+ years laboratory related experience
• 3 years LCMS
• 3 years extraction experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work well with variety of laboratory personnel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workload.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines with high quality work.
• Ability to understand graphs, tables, charts and perform calculations needed for the task.
• Ability to follow and implement policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

License/Certification

• None required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company

Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc

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