Chemist

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Chemist near Lee's Summit, MO.

Direct Hire

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Compensation: based on experience

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze for Pharmaceutical Compounds as requested along with helping other Chemists and Lab Technicians. Ensure proper documentation of samples, standards and reagents is being followed.
• Maintenance, repair and calibration of equipment.
• Assuring adequate inventory of reagents, standards, and supplies.
• Assuring proper records of reagents, standards, supplies and samples.
• Understanding and/or experience with methods being used in the laboratory.
• Training and assisting technicians and other staff assigned to help chemists with sample extraction, digestion, and cleanup of sample extracts for instrumental analysis.
• Verifying that records including sample preparation records are completed and maintained for each analysis conducted in their technical area.
• Instrumental analysis and parsing/entering data to generate reports for analyst review.
• Reviewing own work and those performed by other chemists and technicians in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Reviewing and editing Standard Operating Procedures for equipment as assigned by VPO and/or PM.
• Completing checklists to document review; and making recommendations for technical decisions.
• Investigating and evaluating new methodology and equipment in response to client requirements as assigned by VPO, MP and/or PM.
• Optimization of laboratory methods or method development as needed.
• Data review for other analysis areas.
• Ensure compliance with Laboratory Q.A. Manual, Safety Manual, and GMP/GLP regulations.
• Ensure paperwork for samples/standards is completed properly.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration information is tracked appropriately.
• Ensure ordering and receiving is being completed following the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Background

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Equivalent Experience
• 5 years of Experience
• HPLC experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization or while representing the organization
• Maintain thorough understanding of sampling techniques
• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and other office applications Skills
• Ability to prioritize and schedule analysis to meet sample turnaround time
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Acts accordingly to the environmental standards of ethics and integrity.
• Must be able to work will all chemicals associated with an environmental and pharmaceutical testing laboratory
• Must have communication skills with the ability to work with others
• Excellent time management skills which includes the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, while achieving different deadlines
• Familiar with laboratory computer software and Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

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