Science - Chemist I

Job Purpose:

Support chemical characterization testing of medical devices. Apply chemistry skills in standard and sample preparation. Initiate instrumental testing using FTIR, GCMS, LCMS, or ICPMS techniques.

location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
job type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 39.75 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
Key responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on testing in the analytical chemistry laboratory, including sample preparation (extractions, solvent exchange, concentration), gravimetric determination of non-volatile residue, and standard preparation
• Support development, validation, and qualification of analytical methods
• Prepare analysis summary reports/documentation to communicate results to lab customers and the technical community
• Complete tasks on analytical lab documentation and quality records
• Support qualification and maintenance of analytical instrumentation
• Complete lab maintenance activities such as ordering, glassware washing, and other lab monitoring activities
• Familiarity with ISO 10993, ISO 17025, FDA, and other regulatory agency requirements for chemical characterization of medical device and combination products
• Apply scientific principles and company policies and procedures, analyzes data or situations, and exercises judgment to recommend solutions to solve problems.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures

Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry with aptitude for analytical chemistry.
• 0-2 years of experience - post graduate with internship(s) count!
• Experience in preparation of samples, standards, and laboratory solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Chromatography Data Systems
• Experience with chemical characterization analysis per ISO 10993
• Experience with HPLC or GC instrument analysis and troubleshooting
• Experience applying ISO 10993 and ISO 17025 requirements to laboratory work
• Working experience in performing analyses and preparing documentation within FDA, ISO 17025, and other regulatory environments
• Medical device or pharmaceutical company analytical chemistry lab work experience, especially in chromatography characterization and investigative analyses.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong technical writing and scientific laboratory documentation skills

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skills: HPLC, Chemistry, Chromatography, Sample Preparation

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.