Analytical Chemist

BC Forward is Hiring for Sr. Laboratory Technician at Indianapolis, IN

Position: Sr. Laboratory Technician

Locations: 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268

Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)

Work Type: Onsite

Manager Notes: We are specifically looking for candidates that have substantial analytical instrumentation maintenance/cleaning/upkeep/troubleshooting experience. This instrumentation experience is mainly for LC-MS/MS systems, but other experience could be applied to our lab. Daily calibration checks were listed on numerous resumes, but aren’t really applicable to our needs. Anyone that has experience in PM/IQ/OQ/PQ of analytical instrumentation would be a good fit.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage routine maintenance for several instrument systems including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, electronic and mechanical pipettes, sample grinding/preparation, evaporators, etc.

• Coordinate with internal resources and external vendors to repair, maintain, and upgrade instrumentation.

• Assist with major LC-MS/MS software upgrade initiative tied to Windows 11 compliance. This project will require coordination with external and internal partners to schedule, upgrade, and validate each instrument.

• Order supplies required for performing method development and assist with maintenance of equipment needed for this task.

• Follow specific protocols to perform routine lab support tasks including the following:

o Equipment, maintenance and validation

o Instrument cleaning and performance verification

o Computer systems validation

o LC-MS/MS batch setup and execution

o Mobile phase preparations

• Comply 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.

• Additional responsibilities could include:

o Standard solutions preparation

o Maintaining catalog and GLP documentation with respect to chemical standards and solutions.

Job Qualification

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in a science related field, BS preferred.

• General knowledge of mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography and associated software.

• Ability to manage routine instrument upkeep and maintenance in a fast-paced, regulated, and time sensitive environment.

• Hands-on analytical laboratory experience is highly desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with quantitative weighing’s, solution preparations for various analytical techniques.

• 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.