Chemistry Specialist: Extractions

North American Science Associates•Saint Paul, MN

12h

About The Position

The Chemistry Specialist performs laboratory techniques 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, may prepare test articles or products according to work instructions, and performs extractions on prepared samples as directed by study protocols to generate analytical data. The position supports timely testing and preparation, maintains reagents, test articles, laboratory supplies, equipment, and a clean, organized work area, and communicates test-schedule updates to clients, management, and other associates. The role also operates, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment and may check equipment, respond to continuous-monitoring alarms, perform gowning or environmental testing, submit organisms for identification and trending, and operate an autoclave. The work involves routine exposure to laboratory animals, sharps, instrumentation, and hazardous or caustic chemicals, with occasional exposure to biohazards and related risks. Occasional travel is required. The compensation target is $22.50 per hour; the stated compensation grade range is $15.24–$29.57 per hour.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related scientific field.
One year of relevant experience.
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.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Perform bio/analytical laboratory techniques, including sample weighing and recording; preparation of standard solutions and buffers; and sample preparation involving homogenization, liquid-liquid extraction, filtration, centrifugation, and pipetting.
Validate bio/analytical methods and protocols in accordance with GLP guidelines.
Prepare test articles or products according to work instructions as needed.
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.
Perform extraction processes on prepared samples as directed by study protocols to generate analytical data.
Maintain an efficient, clean work area; receive, organize, and restock laboratory supplies; maintain chemical receipt logs as necessary; and maintain relevant supplies and equipment.
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.
Perform personal-gowning and environmental testing when required, and submit organisms from gowning, environmental, and sterility-test positives for identification and monthly trending when required for specific testing.
Operate an autoclave as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.