Analytical Chemist, Entry Level
Core
Entry-level laboratory scientist performing analytical chemistry investigations on test substances using diverse methods and instrumentation.
Role type
Entry-level analytical chemist (Assistant Scientist)
Builds
Laboratory data, sample analysis reports, and compliance documentation for agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental testing.
Domain
Life sciences / Agroscience / Analytical Chemistry
Required skills
Analytical chemistry methods, chromatographic instrumentation (LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS), sample preparation and extraction, data calculation and regression, laboratory safety and SOP compliance
Preferred skills
Scientific computer skills, organizational skills, ability to work independently and in teams
Technologies
LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, pH meters, liquid scintillation counters, solid phase extraction (SPE), QuEChERS
Responsibilities
Perform sample extraction and cleanup for water, soil, and biological tissues; operate analytical balances and volumetric devices; prepare buffer solutions and standard solutions; review data entry and calculations; document work in laboratory notebooks and logbooks per GLP guidelines; contribute to data summaries and draft reports.
Seniority
Entry-level, recent graduate