17 May
Senior Scientist
Vacancy expired!
Job Description
- Perform, manage, and oversee testing activities as directed by Analytical Lab Director, or Designee, in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines.
- Monitor backlog and plan testing schedule to ensure quoted turnaround times are met.
- Wet chemistry techniques utilized will include but are not limited to gravimetry, titrimetry, colorimetry and others as needed including sample preparation, isolations, filtrations, extractions.
- Instrumentation utilized will include a wide array including not limited to FTIR, HPLC, LCMS, GCFID/ECD, GCMS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AA, IC, FIA, LECO N2, Calorimetry, Physical and Thermal Analysis (includes DSC, TGA, DMA – outsourced) NMR interpretation and other instruments and techniques as needed to meet customer expectations (includes outsourcing selective testing when appropriate).
- Perform and document method transfers, development work, validations/verifications.
- Peer review proposed study/method protocols, and peer review completed reports for development work, and method validation/verifications.
- Maintain neat and accurate records.
- Interact with clients to assist in selection of test methods and interpretation of test data. Assist Sales and Business Team members on quote review if requested.
- After consulting with clients: design custom projects or studies; issue quotations; and offer interpretation, custom reports or consultation on test data.
- Enter testing data into LIMS and monitor for QC failures.
- Assist lab staff in determining corrective actions for QC failures.
- Review and approve laboratory analytical data including peer review
- Review and issue reports to clients.
- Maintain chemical/reagent traceability.
- Support the maintenance of controlled documents related to laboratory operations/testing through editing of documents and/or reviewing revisions.
- Support quality system improvements through completion of Corrective and Preventive Action forms, documenting Non-Conformances and Client Complaints, and assisting with internal audit findings as assigned by Analytical Chemistry Operations Manager.
- Support the completion of unknown and failure investigations through testing performance and/or imparting chemical knowledge.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Assist with case studies, white papers if requested by Sr. Management for marketing purposes.
- Attend industry-appropriate symposia, training, webinars, journals to remain current on analytical techniques, new developments.
- Oversee Method Development projects.
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate would possess:- Experience as Expert Witness on Legal and Insurance Cases is highly desirable
- Group Leadership of 2-4 chemists/scientists including client interaction and possible project quoting will be considered
- MS or PhD in Chemistry or related field, or BS and 7+ years experience in a commercial laboratory. .
- Proficiency at GC, GCMS, HPLC, LCMS and knowledge of all other major analytical instrument capabilities is imperative
- Knowledge of ISO 17025, DEA, EPA, FDA and related guidance.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is full-time. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of New Berlin, WIare encouraged to apply.
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Vacancy expired!