Research Analyst I - Analytical Chemistry

• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.)
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team
• Assist with laboratory maintenance functions
• Independently perform laboratory support functions such as labeling and solution preparations
• Assist with maintaining study specific inventory of consumables with oversight
• Write both study and non-study deviations with minimal oversight
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with oversight
• Develop critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of the operational area
• Assist in execution of routine sample analysis studies with oversight
• Assist in execution of method validation projects with oversight as needed
• Operate laboratory instruments with complete oversight
• Assist with data analysis in appropriate software for at least one analytical platform
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
  

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience. No previous work experience required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice
• Ability to work under specific time constraints

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform general office and/or laboratory procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing, or sitting for long periods of time, typing/entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards, and/or work with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions.

The pay range for this position is $23/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.