Bench Scientist/Analytical Chemist

Description :

• Acts as a technical team member to support AS&T by assisting in the development of analytical methods for the detection of impurities to ensure our products meet quality standards and current health authority expectations.

• Develops proficiency using analytical techniques to support upper-level scientists and assigned projects. This includes, but is not limited to preparation of solvents, standards, mobile phases, and samples required for analytical testing.

• Develops operational proficiency using instrumentation to support work based upon assigned projects. This may include, but is not limited to testing via UPLC, HPLC, LC/MS and GC.

• Works independently and/or in a team environment to meet or exceed established objectives.

• Understands established internal and external expectations and maintains effective communication pathways.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes and procedures.

• Maintains all training requirements for assigned activities.

• Complies with EHS requirements and AS&T safety procedures, and ensures good housekeeping practices to maintain a safe laboratory working environment.

• Develops an understanding of applicable GxP processes and procedures, data integrity requirements, and good documentation practices, and demonstrates expert knowledge of AS&T procedures

• Performs analyses of samples using established UPLC-MS methods.

• Performs finished product extraction using liquid-liquid extraction, solid phase extraction and other methods.

• Assist in the development and validation of new UPLC-MS methods for trace level analysis.

• Perform data acquisition and processing using specialized software.

• Maintains all training requirements for assigned tasks.

• Complies with EHS requirements and safety procedures to maintain a safe laboratory working environment.

• Adhere to all QMS policies, compliance standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications :

• Associates Degree Life Science - Minimum 3 years experience in a GxP laboratory environment may also be considered.

• Bachelors Degree Life Science (Chemistry Preferred) - 0-5 years experience

• Masters Degree Life Science (Chemistry Preferred) - 0 years of experience

• PhD Life Science (Chemistry preferred) - 0-3 years experience a plus

• A good understanding of chemistry and laboratory instrumentation.

• This is a technical position that will be expected to work semi-autonomously at times.

• This level of experience is acceptable as an entry level position within AS&T as the intent is to introduce the position to a GxP laboratory environment and increase skills over time.

• Bonus skills:

  • Experience in HPLC/UPLC mass spectrometry analysis.

  • Experience in trace levels analysis and analysis of impurities.

  • Strong Technical Writing Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Experience working in a GxP laboratory environment.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.