Chemistry Specialist: Extractions

NAMSA•St. Paul, MN

2d•$15 - $30

About The Position

The Chemistry Specialist performs laboratory work for bio/analytical applications, including sample weighing and recording; preparation of standard solutions and buffers; and sample preparation involving homogenization, liquid-liquid extraction, filtration, centrifugation, and pipetting. The role validates bio/analytical methods and protocols in accordance with GLP guidelines and performs extraction processes on prepared samples as directed by study protocols to generate analytical data. The specialist may also prepare test articles or products according to work instructions and maintain reagents and test articles as needed. The position helps ensure testing and preparation are completed by their due dates, communicates test schedule updates to clients, management, and other NAMSA Associates, and maintains a clean, organized, and adequately supplied work area. The specialist operates, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment, and may check equipment, respond to continuous-monitoring alarms, perform environmental or gowning testing, and operate an autoclave. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related scientific field.
One year of relevant experience.
Good knowledge of wet chemistry techniques.
Oral and written communication proficiency.
Knowledge of solvent handling.
Knowledge of extraction fundamentals.
Basic understanding of complex instrumentation.
Knowledge of contamination control.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory techniques for bio/analytical applications, including sample weighing and recording, solution and buffer preparation, sample homogenization, liquid-liquid extraction, filtration, centrifugation, and pipetting.
Validate bio/analytical methods and protocols in accordance with GLP guidelines.
Perform routine test article or product preparation according to work instructions, as needed.
Perform extraction processes on prepared samples according to study protocols to generate analytical data.
Help ensure testing and test article or product preparation are completed by their due dates.
Prepare and maintain reagents and test articles as required for testing.
Maintain an efficient, clean, organized, and adequately supplied work area; receive, organize, and restock laboratory supplies and maintain chemical receipt logs as necessary.
Maintain supplies and equipment used in routine testing.
Communicate test schedule updates to clients, management, and other NAMSA Associates.
Operate, clean, and maintain incubators, autoclaves, hoods, and other routinely used equipment.
Check laboratory equipment and, when required, be on call and respond to continuous-monitoring alarms according to Standard Operating Procedures.
When required for specific testing, perform personal gowning and environmental testing, and submit organisms from gowning, environmental, and sterility test positives for identification and monthly trending.
Operate an autoclave when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.