GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Analyzes samples and/or develops/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
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 Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or 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.
OTHER JOB DUTIES:
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.
SPECIAL FACTORS
May work with potentially hazardous substances and/or radioisotopes.
Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
Overtime and weekend work as required.
