Chemist / Scientist (HPLC)

100% onsite

Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work in fast-moving environment where priorities frequently change.
• Ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently and meet required deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or closely related with 0-2 years demonstrated experience Experience with routine laboratory/wet chemistry work
• Ability to operate analytical instrumentation through educational background or relevant industry experience.
• Experience documenting laboratory work in electronic/paper notebook system according to GMP guidelines.
• Working knowledge with MS Office, with emphasis in MS Excel
• Experience performing data analysis/statistics and writing technical reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Waters HPLC or UPLC and Empower software.
• Experience with proper documentation skills in either electronic or lab notebooks.

Position Summary:

The scientist performs chemical and physical testing of various solutions and materials to support routine manufacturing and engineering projects under the guidance of senior staff members.

Essential Functions:

• Perform wet chemistry testing to support incoming chemicals/materials per USP methodologies
• Support for routine manufacturing and internal product development using analytical instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, FT-IR, ICP, DSC, TGA in high-throughput environment.
• Perform daily and monthly lab maintenance tasks and verifications.
• Follow written test method procedures to execute routine laboratory tests in GMP environment.
• Document, analyze, and report test results using LabVantage LIMS software system.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness is maintained and chemical inventory is well stocked.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and other team members.
• Expand working knowledge of analytical techniques/instrumentation and troubleshooting skills.
• Support senior scientists with method development and validation of test methods as needed.
• Follow client Quality Policy by adhering to documented Standard Operating Procedures and work Instructions.
• Willingness to cross train on other analytical techniques

Accountability/Supervision:

• Possess strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.
• Possess ability to apply chemistry education/experience in fast-moving laboratory.
• Possess the ability to perform standard mathematical/statistical computations in Excel.
• Will receive work direction and prioritization from supervisor and/or other S&T Scientists.
• Willing to spend time in the lab doing repetitive work.

Working Conditions:

• Working in lab environment with proper safety equipment.
• Working with common laboratory chemicals and biological tissue.
• Working while sitting and /or standing.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• HPLC: 3 years (Preferred)
• Empower: 3 years (Preferred)
• GC, ICP, DSC, TGA: 3 years (Preferred)
• Laboratory information management systems: 3 years (Preferred)
• CGMP: 3 years (Preferred)
• routine laboratory/wet chemistry work: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55117 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person