Job Description

Job Title: Chemist

Location: 9330 Zionsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46077

100% onsite

Duration: 12 months contract

Shift Times: 8AM - 5PM

Job Description:

There is an opportunity for a scientist to serve as Analytical Lab Technician in the Regulatory Analytical Sciences Team within Global Regulatory Sciences R&D.

Specifically, we are seeking a technician with strong analytical chemistry expertise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in the receiving, weighing and extraction of samples within a study to support product registration and to develop biologically active research chemicals.
• Supports laboratory testing and data generation as outlined by the principal investigators for the Regulatory Analytical Sciences residue studies.
• Support experimental lab routine operations such as sample shipments, sample receiving, sample weighing, consumable ordering, etc.
• Prioritize daily work activities to meet timelines.
• Interact regularly with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and with an assortment of automated equipment such as liquid handlers.
• Follow specific protocols to perform routine lab support tasks including the following:
• o Solution preparation
• o Sample processing
• o Sample aliquotting
• o Sample extraction
• o Equipment and assay maintenance
• Operate laboratory instrumentation, including balances, genogrinders, centrifuges, gas chromatographs, high performance liquid chromatographs, and mass spectrometers.
• Interface with instrument/equipment owners and the Lab Operations team to maintain system performance and minimize downtime.
• Complies with all laboratory safety procedures, GLP Standards, and all other study-specific or pertinent regulatory agency requirements Documents activities in the required manner.
• Maintenance of neat, accurate, and complete records.
• As needed, follow Good Laboratory Procedures (GLP) and prepare related support documentation.

Job Qualification

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in a science related field, BS preferred. (MS is overqualified)
• General knowledge of chemistry.
• An understanding of computers and laboratory techniques is desirable.
• Ability to conduct research and provide high-quality, finalized data in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with quantitative weighings, extractions and sample clean-up techniques from various complex agricultural matrices.
• Quantitative LC-MS/MS analytical experience in small molecules.
• An understanding of GLP regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to effectively interact with a diverse group of customers, peers, and R&D regulatory and residue experts

Any exposure to common allergens:

• Plants, Chemicals, Latex

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