Bioanalytical Chemist

Cogent Scientific•Indianapolis, IN

20h•$48,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to build lasting partnerships that enable the life sciences industry to accelerate discovery and innovation in research and manufacturing. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation. Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values: Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed. Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance. Good: We act ethically and morally. Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees. Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry. Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients. We currently have a role available for a Pharma Bioanalytical Chemist.

Requirements

BS-Chemistry (or related field) with 1-2 years of industrial experience.
Ability and willingness to adapt to changing project needs and timelines.
Works well both as a team and as an individual.
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written. Ability to communicate issues as they occur.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstration of excellent team player skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

Nice To Haves

Sciex/Analyst experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing routine & non-routine LC/MS analyses.
Developing and optimizing LC/MS analytical methods.
Consistently producing standard curve and QC data that meet established validated assay criteria.
Operating and performing basic, routine maintenance and diagnostics on HPLC and mass spectrometers.
Using the LC/MS software to perform routine data processing.
Accurately preparing and labelling laboratory reagents, solutions and samples.
Consistently utilizing data file nomenclature and organizational conventions.
Tracking study submissions on the analyst/customer collaboration site.