Analyst IV, Medical Device/Chemistry | EAG Laboratories
About The Position
EAG is actively seeking an Analyst IV to assist in chemical testing of industrial and consumer products. Our laboratory in Maryland Heights, Missouri provides organic chemistry testing specializing in investigative analytical chemistry. Examples of this includes evaluating the label claims of consumer products, reverse engineering pharmaceuticals/nutritional supplements, contaminant identification, determining sources of off odors/flavors/colors, extractables and leachables of consumer electronics, testing medical devices and much, much more. Example of a case study: The Particle Team solves problems. Clients approach us to help them identify unknown particles or determine particles likely to be extracted from or present in their products, raw materials, or processes. Common questions we help our clients answer: What is this blue fiber floating in this finished drug product? Where did this white residue come from? What particles might be shed in a patient when our device is used? As a Senior member of this team, you'd review analyst reports and ensure the conclusions align with the data collected from various analytical techniques. You'd participate in Process improvement and technique validation. Example of equipment you will use: LC GC FTIR RAMAN SEMEDS Light obscuration Particle size distribution Microscopy Example of materials we use: Polymers, solvents, any kind of sample imaginable!
Requirements
- MS/PhD degree in Chemistry and 1-3+ years of Industry experience.
- LC/GC & laboratory experience/familiarity with several techniques.
- Experience in spectroscopy & chemical characterization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel in particular.
- Excellent professional, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail & critical observer of results and processes.
- An understanding of method development and validation processes in a regulated space.
- Desire to learn and understand new processes/instruments/techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer materials characterization experience and experience in untargeted identification work.
- Preferred experience working with USP products.
- Someone with strong FTIR/Raman result interpretation.
- Experience contributing to chemical libraries would be a bonus.
- Any experience in a GMP/GLP environment and experience in a quality control would also be relevant.
Responsibilities
- Applying standard and non-standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out a sequence of related tasks to determine the composition, properties and/or structure of materials.
- Performing sample preparation.
- Recording test data providing some basic analysis and interpretations.
- Maintaining specified records of scientific data.
- Preparing reports on analytical results for customers.
- Protecting confidential information and proprietary processes.
- Handling customer materials and company equipment in a responsible and efficient manner.
- Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401k Company Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
