Laboratory Analyst II

Overview:

Position Title: Analyst II

Business Title: Analytical Chemist II

Entity: Consumer Products Services Division

Department: ATL

Location: Mason, Ohio

Reports to: Onsite Supervisor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Worked: Monday through Friday, 1st shift, forty hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Compensation Range: $23.50 - $27 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 is responsible for conducting experiments in the laboratory to understand the irritation potency of a range of surfactant chemicals and formulations. The assays include in chemico and in vitro approaches.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Utilize automated liquid handler or manual pipetting to create dilution curves and dose lipid and hemoglobin samples

· Utilize UV-Vis spectroscopy/plate reader to measure changes in lipids/protein

· Culture mammalian cells using aseptic techniques.

· Follow analytical techniques including cell culture, handling chemicals and preparing solutions of various chemical concentrations for cell dosing, operation of a plate reader for analysis of cytotoxicity measurements.

· Hands-on experience with simple calculations in Excel for data compilation and analysis.

· Daily Lab Maintenance such as cleaning, organizing, restocking of supplies, and disposing of wastes

· Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.

· Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.

· Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

Skills & Proficiencies:

· Precision laboratory skills needed, including micropipetting, 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, and must have experience with keeping a laboratory notebook

· Must be able to work independently and effectively manage the day-to-day operations of laboratory

· Computer skills: Windows, Word & Excel.

· Attention to detail

· Technical aptitude

· Adheres to company values

Education and Experience:

· Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in chemistry/biology or closely related field

· Previous industry experience preferred but not required

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