Position Title : Scientist I
Work Location : St. Paul, MN 55117
Assignment Duration : 12 months
Position Summary : The scientist performs chemical and physical testing of various solutions and materials to support routine manufacturing and engineering projects under the guidance of senior staff members.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform wet chemistry testing to support incoming chemicals / materials per USP methodologies
- Support for routine manufacturing and internal product development using analytical instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, FT-IR, ICP, DSC, TGA in high-throughput environment.
- Perform daily and monthly lab maintenance tasks and verifications.
- Follow written test method procedures to execute routine laboratory tests in GMP environment.
- Document, analyze, and report test results using LabVantage LIMS software system.
- Ensure laboratory cleanliness is maintained and chemical inventory is well stocked.
- Communicate effectively with supervisor and other team members.
- Expand working knowledge of analytical techniques / instrumentation and troubleshooting skills.
- Support senior scientists with method development and validation of test methods as needed.
- Follow our organization's Quality Policy by adhering to documented Standard Operating Procedures and work Instructions.
- Willingness to cross train on other analytical techniques
Qualification & Experience :
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 time in the lab doing repetitive work.Ability to work in fast-moving environment where priorities frequently change.Ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently and meet required deadlines.Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related with 0-2 years demonstrated experienceExperience with routine laboratory / wet chemistry workAbility 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 ExcelExperience performing data analysis / statistics and writing technical reportsPreferred : Experience with Waters HPLC or UPLC and Empower software.Preferred : Experience with proper documentation skills in either electronic or lab notebooks.Background & Context :
Working in lab environment with proper safety equipment.Working with common laboratory chemicals and biological tissue.Working while sitting and / or standing.Notes : Physical Demands : Sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, etc.
Minimum Qualifications :
Ability to work in fast-moving environment where priorities frequently change.Ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently and meet required deadlines.Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related with 0-2 years demonstrated experienceExperience with routine laboratory / wet chemistry workAbility 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 ExcelExperience performing data analysis / statistics and writing technical reports