Analytical Chemist III (Analyst III) - Boston, MA

Hours Worked: Onsite Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week.  Preferred start time between 8:30-9:30am for an 8 hour day.  Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Position Summary:

The Analytical Chemist III is responsible for bench work, supporting Scientist by running routine assays, preparing instruments and buffers for HPLC related assays and method development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support research scientists with their experiments based on company protocol, method, and procedures.
• Independently run routine HPLC and UHPLC-based analytical assays following already established methods, help with routine data capture, analysis and storage.
• Run routine non-LC based assays
• Do assay performance check on equipment using an internal standard reference for quality control.
• Support method development
• Support scientists with weekly buffer preparation and daily calibration and maintenance for analytical instruments.
• Follow GLP and good documentation using electronic lab notebook.
• Help with organizing and cleaning the lab and work environment.
• Follow documentation and safety practices.  
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting (hardware & software) for lab equipment.
• Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and Company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with clients’ and Company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Perform other essential tasks projects and responsibilities as required.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Understanding of industry practices and standards
• Strong computer, scientific, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Able to deliver quality results in timely manner
• Ability to train on all technical aspects in data analysis in the assigned laboratory
• Strong interpersonal skills – being approachable, relationship building with external and internal contacts, demonstrating initiative and adaptability
• Instrument maintenance and performance qualification, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of experimental design and ability to perform necessary background research
• Champions company values including team engagement
• Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively
• Technical problem solving and process improvement skills
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools

Education and Experience:

• Degree requirement: PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or closely related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with pipetting, HPLC, UHPLC, LC-MS

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.