Job Description
Job Level & compensation offered may vary depending on candidates’ experiences and competencies.
? To perform and supervise the activities of scientific and operational staff responsible for method development/validation projects and analysis of samples.
? Serves as a Study Director / Principal Investigator / Responsible Scientist for research studies. Take on overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study, analytical direction, review, documentation and reporting of results. All activities are conducted in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
? Analyzes biological or chemical samples and/or develops/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines.
Responsibilities:
? Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
? Independently sets up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution.
? Informs project management and/or line management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and recommends corrective action.
? Promotes a cohesive team environment.
? Suggests and performs modifications to test methods or procedures where precedence exists.
? Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.
? Serves as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with minimal supervision.
? May interact in external client communications.
? Sets up and performs method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices with limited supervision.
? Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.
? Performs QC review of data.
? Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
? Performs other related duties as assigned.
? Trains and assists less experienced staff.
? Participates in process improvement initiatives.
? Writes, revises and reviews methods, SOPs and portions of reports and protocols.
? Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.
? Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
? Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.
