Associate Chemist – Mass Spectrometry

Associate Chemist – Mass Spectrometry

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory science, Medical Technology or meet regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required for Associate Chemist level
• Demonstrated success in clinical testing technical proficiency and scientific knowledge
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of specific laboratory and/or department functions
• Ability to exercise judgment to determine methods and procedures on new assignments
• Proficient with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Responsibilities

• Review and certify LC/MS data from instruments utilizing Analyst and Ascent software
• Determine if data is acceptable or not and then upload results
• Responsible for the verification of the calibration, quality controls, and patient data up to and including result entry
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks on analytical equipment such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and UPLC-MS/MS as well as other chromatographic and laboratory equipment
• Diagnose and repair issues occurring in the above listed equipment; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated
• Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures under direct supervision and in an entry level capacity
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples to determine their chemical properties. Participates in development of new analytical procedures
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
• Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors or unusual results
• Provide guidance to technical staff with the analysis and interpretation of final results
• Assist with training and orientation of new employees as needed
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Chromatographic Data Review preferred but not required