Bench Scientist Or Analytical Chemist

Position Title: Bench Scientist or Analytical Chemist

Work Location: Lincoln, NE 68462

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Position Summary: 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Qualification & Experience:

Associates Degree Life Science - Minimum 3 years experience

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

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

Individual should have a good understanding of chemistry and laboratory instrumentation. This is a technical position that will be expected to work semi-autonomously at times.

The preferred level of experience for this role is a candidate with a Bachelors Degree in a Life Science (Chemistry preferred) with 0-5 years experience. However, a candidate with an Associates Degree in a Life Science (Chemistry preferred) with a minimum of 3 years experience in a GxP laboratory environment may also be considered.

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.

If the candidate has the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

PhD Life Science (Chemistry preferred) - 0-3 years experience.

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.

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $32.00/hr.