Scientist I

Sonic Healthcare USA•Austin, TX

52d

About The Position

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! Position Summary: SRL is the national reference laboratory for Sonic Healthcare USA. As part of this esoteric testing lab, our staff gain new experiences with a unique test menu within a culture of quality and innovation, where we focus on lean processes fueled by a belief in empowered continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on a work environment dedicated to mutual respect where trust and team spirit are an integral part of our daily routine. The Scientist I is responsible for performing routine and difficult extractions of patient samples and routine analysis of LC-MS/MS or HPLC analytical techniques accurately and efficiently following SRL procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in a scientific field
1+ year of laboratory experience preferred
1+ years of extraction experience
1+ years of LC-MS/MS experience
Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively will colleagues, Supervisor and Manager
Excellent attention to detail
Basic computer knowledge
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Work
Must be able to work with frequent interruption and fluctuations in workload
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to perform basic and intermediate calculations as needed
Ability to follow and implement policies and SOP

Responsibilities

Prepares non-critical solutions (mobiles phases and buffers)
Performs automated and routine liquid-liquid extractions, supported liquid extractions and SPE extractions or dilute and shoot extractions
Works independently to plan and conduct laboratory work
Documents promptly and clearly all procedural processes
Perform basic maintenance and setup of LC-MS/MS or HPLC instruments
Monitors assays on LC-MS/MS instruments of HPLC instruments
Independently apply basic troubleshooting skills of instrumentation
Help maintain lab by cleaning glassware, taking out biohazard bins, and maintenance of small equipment
Assist with filing of paperwork associated with daily production runs
Assist with maintaining laboratory inventory