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R&D Chemist II

R&D Chemist II

CompanyAbbott
LocationNew Orleans, LA, USA
Salary$54000 – $108000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
  • 2 years of experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with electronic document control systems such as Agile
  • Experience with Hamilton Automated Liquid Handler instruments
  • Experience with Multiqunt and Analyst Quantitation software
  • Experience with LC-MS/MS & GC/MS

Responsibilities

  • Assist R&D Manager with designing studies for method development
  • Perform method validation activities following laboratory policies and applicable regulatory guidelines (NLCP, CAP, etc.)
  • Research and present literature and its applications to applicable method development opportunities
  • Collaborate with R&D Chemists at other Abbott laboratory sites
  • Perform statistical evaluation and cost analysis to justify method development and improvement projects
  • Draft and collaborate on validation plans and validation approval documents
  • Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ on new instruments
  • Programming new methods on instruments
  • Training of personnel on new sample prep methods
  • Training of personnel on basic method development and troubleshooting
  • Preparation of solutions for validation experiments
  • Extraction of drugs from biological matrices
  • Submission of samples on LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, and AU Screening instrumentation
  • Review of validation data using software such as Sciex Analyst and MultiQuant
  • Data entry of validation results
  • Performing basic statistical analysis with Microsoft Excel
  • Properly documenting sample prep procedures
  • Analyzing data from validation batches
  • Determining success of validation experiments
  • Review of Standard Operating Procedures and Validation Reports to ensure consistency
  • Support production team with solutions and sample preparation
  • Present project results and recommendations to department management
  • Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise
  • Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality and regulatory compliance
  • Follow, understand, and comply with SOP’s and safety policies
  • Perform any other duties as designated by the Manager, Technical and Instrumentation, or dictated by the needs of the laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Analytical Skills (e.g., statistical, risk analysis, engineering analysis)
  • Team player
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Drives for results
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Adaptability