Analytical Chemist II

Bureau Veritas•Cincinnati, OH

7d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Chemist II is responsible for providing laboratory support for consumer beauty products. The analyst will perform various sample preparations, extractions, and other analytical techniques. The analyst will specialize in the utilization of triple-quadrupole Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS QQQ) and will follow routine analytical methods. The analyst can expect to be trained and support other analytical methods and instruments, such as GC, HP-LC, NMR, and biological kit assays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or closely related field
Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a chemistry lab
Minimum of 6 months of experience working with LC-MS, HPLC, GC, or similar instrumentation
Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (or related instrumentation) experience
Precision laboratory skills needed, including micro-pipetting, balance use, creation of serial dilutions, etc.
Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
Must have good customer service skills- job is client facing and performed in client laboratory
Must be proficient in basic programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with keeping a laboratory notebook and performing basic analytical data analysis
Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients
Ability to multitask and time management skills
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines
Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
Adheres to company values
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

Responsibilities

Perform instrument analysis to measure analytes from a variety of sample types, utilizing LC-MS QQQ, HPLC, and GC-FID
Utilization of biological kits, mag-bead technology, chemiluminescence, fluorescence, and absorbance readers
Perform serial dilutions to create standards and quality control samples following a written method
Prepare samples for analysis, including extractions from human source material such as hair and skin, via a written protocol
Run validated methods and maintain instrumentation
Quantitate and interpret chromatographic data
Prepare samples for NMR analysis per written protocol
Document experiments and generate data reports via ELN (electronic lab notebook)
Complies with SOPs and maintains all logbooks
Complies with all safety guidelines.
Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.