Day Analytical Chemist
About The Position
Our mission at Averhealth is to reclaim lives, unite families, and strengthen communities by creating and providing the smartest, most innovative solutions for substance use disorder monitoring and recovery. This is an excellent Entry-Level opportunity for recent grads in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry! We are in need of a determined Analytical Chemists to join our St. Louis Laboratory Team. In this role, you will prepare specimens for routine drug testing following the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures. The Analytical Chemist will also interface with our instruments (LC/MS/MS and GC/MS) and needs the ability to work safely with instruments/equipment, chemicals, and biological samples.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or equivalent relevant field
- 1-3+ years experience operating and reviewing data for an LC-MS/MS instrument.
- 1-3+ years experience in a biological laboratory environment.
- Experience with BOTH LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS is an added advantage.
- Mobility, walking, climbing, sitting, standing, reaching, bending, lifting (minimum of 10 lbs), carrying, pushing, pulling, fine eye-hand coordination, ability to read, write, listen and speak clearly, the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions, ability to drive a vehicle and travel, and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to use computer, monitor, cell phone, mouse and keyboard extensively as well as other general office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- ABSciex experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Locate specific patient samples and perform confirmation assays according to the toxicology testing method requested.
- Communicate and interact with other departments to solve issues impeding confirmation tests on patient samples
- Interface with analytical instruments including LC-MS, GC-MS, and Tecan Liquid Handler.
- Review data generated by LC-MS and GC-MS instrumentation before sending it to data certifiers.
- Assist with training new staff on sample preparation, LC-MS/GC-MS operation, and data review.
- Lab maintenance: including, but not limited to, cleaning glassware, restocking/refilling pipette tips, glass vials, centrifuge tubes, etc.
- Reagent preparation
- Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring the confidentiality of donor information
- Adhere to all established guidelines outlined in Averhealth Employee Guidebook
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Benefits
- Company-Paid Training Program
- Uniform Allowance (post-training)
- Referral Bonus Eligibility
- Competitive Full-Time Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance with an employer contribution
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year
- Annual Uniform Reimbursement (scrubs)
- 401k with an employer match
- Annual Raises
- Referral Bonuses
- Instant access to earned wages-no need to wait for your paycheck!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
