Chemistry Lab Analyst (ICP-MS)

Ascend Clinical•Sunnyvale, CA

8d•$30 - $32

About The Position

The Chemistry Lab Analyst performs moderate- to high-complexity testing on non-clinical specimens, including water analysis. The role operates and maintains complex laboratory instrumentation such as Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Ion Chromatography (IC), and performs routine environmental testing, microbiological tests, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting in accordance with Ascend Clinical protocols. Duties also include specimen processing and preparation, verification and tracking, clerical tasks, and general cleanup. The analyst reports, analyzes, and verifies environmental results using quality control systems, identifies problems and potential solutions, contributes to quality assurance activities, and participates in proficiency testing. The position follows applicable company policies and procedures and performs water analysis in accordance with EPA, AAMI, and/or ELAP guidelines. The analyst may assist with training new staff and special projects, and oversees maintenance records and instrument or workstation supplies, including confirming manufacturer preventive maintenance is completed.

Requirements

College degree in a science-related field preferred, or an equivalent number of years of relevant job experience.
2–4 years of experience.
Proficiency in chemistry, math, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of specimen preparation techniques and principles of operation of common laboratory instruments.
Knowledge of analytical techniques and high-complexity instrumentation such as ICP-MS and IC.
Ability to follow complicated instructions accurately and perform detailed tasks thoroughly and completely.

Nice To Haves

A college degree in a science-related field.

Responsibilities

Comply with Ascend Clinical policies and procedures, including General Policies, Chemical Hazard, the Illness and Injury Prevention Program, the Quality Assurance Program, and ELAP requirements.
Perform high-complexity water analysis according to EPA, AAMI, and/or ELAP guidelines.
Set up multiple laboratory instruments used for non-clinical specimens.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance.
Troubleshoot and validate instruments.
Complete advanced training for departmental instrumentation.
Assist with sample processing and preparation in high-complexity testing environments.
Participate actively in the facility's Quality Assurance program.
Assist with orientation and training of new staff members as directed by management.
Take responsibility for special projects as directed by management.
Oversee completion of maintenance records and workstation and instrument supplies, and ensure manufacturer preventive maintenance has been completed.
Perform standardized microbiological tests, including heterotrophic plate counts and endotoxin detection assays.
Process, prepare, verify, and track specimens; perform related clerical functions and general cleanup.
Report, analyze, and verify environmental results using quality control systems, and participate in proficiency testing.