Scientist 1 Analytical Chemistry

Position : Scientist 1 Analytical Chemistry

Location : Sparks, MD

Duration : 12 Months

pay rate:$20-30/hr

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Research & Development

Level of Experience: Entry-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 05:00PM

Job Description  Work within a team to provide Analytical Chemistry support to our customers using

various analytical instruments and techniques.

 Develop and follow protocols for analytical testing and reporting results following current

good laboratory practices.

Duties And Responsibilities  Develop, follow protocols and perform analytical testing using wet chemistry analysis,

UV/VIS Spectroscopy, UPLC/MS, FTIR, ICP-MS and other techniques as required.

 Use office and instrumentation specific computer software.

 Perform tasks according to existing protocols, applying basic scientific principles to

assigned tasks, developing experiments and documenting the performed work as required.

 Identify and troubleshoot problems, collect and record data, report data.

 Participate in technical meetings and data reviews.

 Make sure Lab supplies are properly ordered, labeled, and stored.

 Make sure required safety and other training is completed and training records are

maintained according to department policies.

 Perform laboratory work and documentation in accordance with GLP and company

guidelines.

 Perform tasks under general supervision.

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

 Basic understanding in the use of liquid chromatography systems.

 Basic understanding of chromatography theory and hands-on experience with HPLC

Or UPLC.

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary together with the ability

to interact effectively in team and cross-functional environments.

 Understanding of GLP laboratory guidelines.

 Optional experience includes the use of UPLC/MS using Empower software, FTIR and

ICP-MS.

 Experience in method development.

Education And Experience  Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related

discipline.

 Prefer a minimum of 1 year of industrial or academic experience in Analytical Chemistry

testing.