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USA - Research Associate Scientific III
25212 West Illinois Route 120 Hainesville, IL 60073 US
Job Description
Target Pay Rate: 35-42/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience
Summary:
This position will contribute analytical and technical support for nitrosamines and impurities analysis. Specifically, this candidate will collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) by leading and executing laboratory experiments. This position requires daily in-person and on-site laboratory work at Round Lake site.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct nitrosamines and impurities evaluations (routine and non-routine) by performing chemical analysis utilizing LC/MS/MS and associated wet chemistry and sample preparation techniques.
- Conduct chemical analyses and preparation, including solid-phase extraction (SPE) and liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) in support of nitrosamines studies.
- Perform experiments specifically for nitrosamines and E&L analysis, within specified timelines.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot MS instrumentation.
- Participate in investigations that correspond to atypical or out-of-specification/out-of-trend results.
- Independently plan and execute method development activities utilizing LC/MS/MS.
- Generate scientific sound experimental data following written procedures including protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Independently author and contribute to experimental protocols, summaries, and technical reports.
- Document and review laboratory work using an electronic laboratory notebook per client's good documentation practices (GDP) and general good laboratory practices (GLP).
- Follow Quality Manual, SOPs, and Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) guidelines in day-to-day activities, to ensure proactive compliance and continuous improvement.
- Provide support to maintain a compliant, safe, and clean working environment/laboratory.
- Evaluate analytical results, identify trends, exceptions, and interpretation of results relative to product requirements, definitions, and/or project goals.
- Competent in interpreting analytical data and presenting in a form that is suitable for a diverse audience.
- Communicate clearly with management, peers, cross-functional teammates, and non-technical audiences by openly sharing project status and hurdles and seeking input from other team members.
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities are required:
- Extensive hands-on experience with mass spectrometry analysis; specifically, MS/MS via HPLC or UHPLC tandem with APCI or ESI ionization. Experience with MassHunter preferred.
- Required knowledge and demonstrated experience of analytical chemistry with relevant laboratory skills (hands-on experience with wet chemical techniques and instrumental analysis).
- Possesses analytical problem-solving mindset, high learning agility, innovative experimental attitude along with good presentation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Provide and accept critical feedback from others in a constructive manner.
- Demonstrates an inclusive attitude and an ability to collaborate with team members and cross-functional team members for project deliverables.
- Ability to objectively assess, organize, and clearly communicate information.
- Ability to plan and complete the assigned work to meet project deliverables in a timely manner. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications(Excel, Word, Outlook)
Education and/or Experience:
- Educational and professional qualification: PhD with 0-3 years experience, or a masters with 3-5 years experience, or a bachelors with 5-7 years experience in a chemistry related field.
- Analytical or organic chemistry preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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