R & D Chemist I

Trividia Health, Inc. • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Conduct experimental studies to investigate nonconforming products, support new product development as well as product / process improvements. Ability to design experimental protocols and work independently is essential.

Requirements

• Master degree (M.S., M. Eng.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related technical discipline
• Bachelor degree (B.S or B.A.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related technical discipline
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as quadratic equations, permutations, analysis of variance, correlation technique, sampling theory and factor analysis to solve practical problems is essential.
• Able to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is also required.
• Proficiency in using PC and common software including MS WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT and OUTLOOK is required.
• Analytical reasoning and data analysis skills
• Root cause investigations
• Ability to trouble-shoot formulations and instrumentation problems
• Whole blood testing
• Solution Preparation
• Ability to read and comprehend scientific journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations is required.
• Ability to maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and write detailed reports with conclusions is also mandatory.
• The employee is also expected to communicate experimental results and conclusions to supervisor, peers and project teams orally or by writing.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in a medical diagnostic company.
• Work experience in product support, including investigations, and development.
• Hands on experience in a clinical laboratory or with clinical diagnostic device.
• Previous experience in verification and validation testing.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
• Special skill such as phlebotomy is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product root cause investigations for returned or nonconforming products or materials.
• Design experimental protocols (reviewed and guided by supervisor) and conduct experimental studies to meet project goals
• Able to carry out a series of experiments independently for a designed study
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebook
• Write detailed reports of experimental studies and draw conclusions from results
• Interact with other functional departments (QC, QA, RA, Production, Supply Chain, etc.) as needed to get materials/processes required for product investigations or development.
• Communicate experimental results and conclusions to supervisor and peers
• Assist in general laboratory maintenance
• Complete calculations and prepare solutions according to cGLP. Special skill such as phlebotomy is desirable, but not required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees