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Scientist II

Maplewood, MN 55117

Posted: 05/07/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 606299 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:
o    Sample handling
o    Sample preparation (solid/liquid, liquid/liquid extraction)
o    Operation of analytical balance, incubator/shaker, ovens, pH meters, and microscopes
o    Analysis with oversight may include GC/MS, LC/MS, ICP-MS, and FTIR 
o    Execution and documentation of work adhering to good documentation practices (GDP), good laboratory practices (GLP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
o    Document, analyze, report, and review data in electronic lab notebook system
o    Adhere to all lab safety requirements

Basic Qualifications:
o    BA or BS in chemistry
o    Minimum of 2 years of experience performing extractions for chromatographic analysis
o    Ability to perform standard mathematic/statistical calculations in Microsoft Excel 
o    Strong verbal and written communication skills
o    Ability to communicate effectively with chemistry team and management
o    Knowledge and application of GDP, GLP, and GMP
o    Ability to follow direction and be effective with some supervision
o    Knowledge and application of Microsoft suite of applications

Preferred Qualifications:
o    Experience with Extractable and Leachable analysis 
o    Knowledge/experience with GC/MS
o    Knowledge of ISO 10993 Part 18
o    Experience with any of the following software systems: Mass hunter, Empower, Chromeleon, Excalibur

Working Conditions: 
•    Working in lab environment with proper safety equipment.  
•    Working with common laboratory chemicals and biological tissue.
•    Working while sitting and /or standing.

Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, etc.

Pay ranges between $40-50/hr based on experience 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.