Study Director - Chemistry

Overview

Element-Eagan is hiring a Study Director to work in a fast-paced environment directing laboratory-based chemistry studies evaluating antimicrobial products. The ideal candidate has chemistry laboratory experience in HPLC, GC and bench titrations, as well as exemplary client service and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Study Director functions, as outlined in EPA and FDA Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Regulations (40 CFR Part 160 & 21 CFR Part 58)
• Serve as the single point of control in the execution of antimicrobial chemistry laboratory study protocols
• Manage the design, conduct and interpretation of test assays to ensure technical integrity of studies
• Perform study protocol review, raw data review, data analysis and report generation
• Utilize strong project management skills to efficiently manage multiple antimicrobial studies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure client's needs are met
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, via email and phone, regarding study protocols, study results, final reports, and all other project-related information
• Communicate with lab technicians about each study and remain available to answer questions while studies are being conducted
• Report studies in a timely manner in accordance with expected performance metrics

Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum BS/BA in chemistry or related field
• Minimum 2-3 years applicable of experience in a laboratory environment. HPLC, GC, titrations and UV spectroscopy experience strongly preferred
• Ability to organize and track multiple projects in a detail-oriented and self-directed manner. Strong organizational skills required
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with EPA or FDA Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (40 CFR Part 160 or 21 CFR Part 58)
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations and interpret results.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and terminology

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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