Chemist 3
Permanent Role
Shift: M-F, standard working hours
Pay: $34/hr

Overview: Kelly Science and Clinical is eager to be hiring for a Chemist 3 for our premier client in Portland, OR. This is a direct hire opportunity.
The Chemist 3 performs an essential role by providing analytical services and results accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner to clients through analyzing samples using conventional and new technologies. The Chemist 3 is responsible for implementing improvements, stabilizing analytical processes, leading innovation, and mentoring and guiding other Chemists to achieve the company’s mission and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Performs sample analysis per documented methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  

  • Using instruments such as MS, MSMS, HR-MSMS Orbitrap detectors.
    

  • Entering data into the LIMS for the tests performed and is responsible for the results.
    

  • Independently performing simple and complex (multi-screen test methods) analysis for routine and non-routine samples and complex matrix types.
    

  
  

• Performs responsibilities and duties of junior chemist, including extractions, as needed, and directed by Group Lead.
  

• Troubleshoots issues with analytical procedures and coordinates with Group Lead on resolutions.
  

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance, verification, and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
  

• Contacts vendors and keeps Group Leader informed when external repair is needed on instrumentation.
  

• Develops and updates documents and SOPs, ensuring that current versions are up to date and are available to other Chemists.
  

• Performs review on data packages submitted by other Chemists for quality, accuracy, consistency, and completeness and ensures proper procedures are followed for ISO 17025 compliance.
  

• Leads FDA studies and other client specific analytical projects.
  

• Leads R&D projects. Independently investigates, develops, and establishes improved or new extraction and analysis methodologies to meet laboratory and client needs.
  

• Contributes to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations
  

• Obtains and retains an up-to-date knowledge of analytical techniques, equipment, and technologies. Participates in internal and external training.
  

• Acts as technical resource for sales and client inquiries.
  

• Assists the Group Lead, as needed with departmental budget, new investment, personnel planning, and workload coordination, following the Group Leader’s direction.
  

• Trains and mentors Chemists within department and is a resource to other Chemists as needed or directed.
  

• Supports junior Chemist roles and directs tasks. Acts as back-up for Group Leader in their absence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Chemistry or related science
  

• 5 years of directly applicable experience
  

• Experience in working independently, and thorough understanding of instruments such as MS, MSMS, and HR-MSMS Orbitrap detectors.
  

• Experience designing and developing extraction and analytical methods
  

• Experienced user of MS Office, including Excel and Adobe Acrobat

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