Chemist

Job Title: Chemist

Location: North Chicago, IL

Duration: 6 months to start

Scientist position in regulated (GLP) bioanalysis. Job Skills/Experience

required:

-2+ years of bioanalytical sample analysis using HPLC-MS

-General lab skills: lab safety, solution preparations, use of balances, pH meter,

pipettes, and other instruments

-Knowledge of bioanalytical extraction techniques and Instrumentation: PPT, LLE, SPE

-Intermediate experience with HPLC-MS, Data Processing and Analysis (SCIEX Analyst)

-Good documentation skills (ALCOA) -Well versed in GLP and other regulatory

requirements

-Work with Laboratory Information Management Systems

What are the top 3-5 skills required for this position:

1. Knowledge of Mass Spectrometer Detection with chromatographic separation

2. Knowledge of bioanalytical extraction techniques (i.e. protein precipitation, liquid-liquid, solid phase)

3. Proper use of lab skills: (i.e. safety, solution preparation, balances and pipettes)

4. Knowledge of GLPs and documentation practices

5. Knowledge of computerized and automated systems

Education required for this position: 2+ years of bioanalytical sample analysis using HPLC-MS.

Responsibilities: -Performs and ensures analytical work in compliance with applicable regulations

* Perform method development and validations of bioanalytical asssays

* Conduct assays utilizing automated pipetting extraction instruments, HPLC with MS detection technique

* Use computer skills to compile and analyze assay results

* Assume responsibility or assist in writing reports

* Review and approve data

* Drafts and reviews reports

* Reviews SOPs