Scientist II

Saint Paul, MN 55117

Posted: 06/23/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 620565 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Position Summary:
The scientist will be responsible for performing device extractions following protocols, along with non-volatile residue analysis, FTIR and ICP/MS analysis, will support the liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) and or gas chromatography mass spectrometry GC/MS teams.

This person will work under the guidance of Senior level chemists in the organization so support Extractable and Leachable (E&L) analysis and possibly method development support for the Science and Technology analytical chemistry lab located at Little Canada, Woodridge location.

The position is responsible for sample preparation, and operation of E&L analytical equipment. The role functions as part of an analytical chemistry team following guidelines from ISO10993, GDP and GLP requirements in the medical device industry.

Essential Functions:
• Perform bench chemistry testing to support the E&L team following all the companies SOPs and requirements
• E&L support for utilizing analytical instrumentation such as FT-IR, ICP, IC, and possibly GC/MS and LC/MS in a high-throughput environment.
• Follow written test method procedures and protocols to execute E&L testing.
• Document, analyze, and report test results using Lab Vantage Electronic Notebook software system.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness is maintained, and chemical inventory is well stocked and organized.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and other team members.
• Expand working knowledge of analytical techniques/instrumentation and troubleshooting skills.
• Support senior level scientists with method development and validation of test methods as needed.
• Support senior level scientists with investigational analysis on medical devices and components as needed.
• Follow the companies Quality Policy by adhering to documented Standard Operating Procedures and work Instructions.

Accountability/Supervision:
• Possess strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Possess ability to apply chemistry education/experience in fast-moving laboratory
• Possess the ability to perform standard mathematical/statistical computations in Excel.
• Will receive work direction and prioritization from supervisor and/or other S&T Scientists.
• Willing to spend a time in the lab doing repetitive work.

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

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

Minimum Qualifications:
The ability to work in a fast-moving environment where priorities frequently change.
Ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently and meet required deadlines.
Bachelors degree in chemistry or closely related with 1-5 years demonstrated experience
Experience with routine laboratory/wet chemistry work
Ability to operate analytical instrumentation through educational background or relevant industry experience
Experience documenting laboratory work in electronic/paper notebook system according to GMP guidelines.
Working knowledge with MS Office, with emphasis in MS Excel
Experience performing data analysis/statistics and writing technical reports

Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on lab experience executing protocols and/or performing bench top experiments.
Ability to follow directions/work SOPs and document the experiments being executed.
Familiarity with operation and maintenance of analytical equipment such as FT-IR, HPLC, GC, ICP and ion chromatography. (not all may apply)
Experience assisting analytical method validation
Experience with Extractable and Leachable experimentation

Pay ranges between $45-50/hr based on experience 
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