Responsibilities / Duties:
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
? Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
? Independently sets-up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution.
? Informs Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and recommends corrective action.
? Promotes a cohesive team environment.
? Suggests and performs modifications to test methods or procedures where precedence exists.
? Provides input and participates in project meeting, plans, monitors and guides project work.
? Serves as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with minimal supervision.
? May interact in external client communications.
? Performs a variety of testing using analytical instrumentation with routine and/or non-routine methods.
? Performs and sets up method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices with little or no supervision.
? Schedules individual projects to ensure completion within required timelines.
? Trains personnel in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
? Ability to write, revise, and review SOPs and methods for compliance with regulatory guidelines.
? Functions as technical resource for department.
? Ability to implement an action plan for solving project or technical problems as they occur.
? Able to review work of others for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment.
? Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
? Performs other related duties as assigned.
OTHER JOB DUTIES:
? Trains staff in advanced analytical techniques.
? Participates in process improvement initiatives.
? Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.
? Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.
? Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
Education / Qualifications:
? BS/BA degree in science or related field plus 5-6 years of relevant experience. Experience may be substituted for education.
? Knowledge of experimental design and ability to evaluate and interpret data.
? Proficient at advanced instrument operation and troubleshooting.
? Advanced knowledge of computers and programs.
? Concise and effective verbal and written communication skills with internal and external clients.