Analytical Chemist

Hours Worked:  Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week.

However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Compensation Range: $20 - $21 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).

Position Summary:

The Analytical Chemist will provide laboratory support for the client by performing various sample preparation, extraction, and analysis techniques. This role will specialize in the utilization of triple-quadrupole Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS QQQ) instruments following routine analytical methods, and can expect to train on various other analytical instrumentation including GC, and biological kit assays.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform instrument analysis to measure analytes from a variety of sample types, utilizing LC-MS QQQ, HPLC, and GC-FID
• Utilization of biological kits, magbead technology, chemiluminescence, fluorescence, and absorbance readers
• Perform serial dilutions to create standards and quality control samples following a written method
• Prepare samples for analysis, including extractions from human source material such as hair and skin, via a written protocol
• Run validated methods and maintain instrumentation
• Quantitate and interpret chromatographic data
• Prepare samples for NMR analysis per written protocol
• Document experiments and generate data reports via ELN (electronic lab notebook) 
• Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Adhere to the requirements of the company and client Quality System.
• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (or related instrumentation) experience
• Precision laboratory skills needed, including micro-pipetting, balance use, creation of serial dilutions, etc.
• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
• Must have good customer service skills- job is client facing and performed in client laboratory
• Must be proficient in basic programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with keeping a laboratory notebook
• Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
• Adheres to company values

Education and Experience:

• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or closely related field
• Minimum of 6 months experience with LC-MS, HPLC, GC or similar instrumentation

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