Analytical Chemist, Assistant Scientist
Core
Perform laboratory tasks using diverse analytical methods, instrumentation, and sample processing techniques to investigate test substances in test systems.
Role type
entry-level analytical chemist (laboratory scientist)
Builds
data summaries and draft reports for scientific studies
Domain
agroscience / life sciences / environmental testing
Required skills
analytical chemistry, chromatographic analysis (LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS), sample extraction and cleanup, data entry and calculations, laboratory notebook documentation, GLP compliance
Preferred skills
computer skills, scientific skills, organizational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team
Technologies
LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, liquid scintillation counters, solid phase extraction (SPE), QuEChERS
Responsibilities
Use analytical methods for investigation of test substances, perform laboratory tasks including weighing, volume measurement, buffer preparation, and microbial analysis, perform calculations for stock solutions and trace residue determination, conduct sample extraction and cleanup for water, soil, and tissues, utilize chromatographic instrumentation, review data entry and calculations, document work in laboratory notebooks and logbooks, organize raw data binders, contribute to data summaries and draft reports
Seniority
Entry-level, recent graduate
