Research and Development Technician for a 1st Shift M-F Role!!!

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Associates Degree required. Bachelors Degree desired (Chemistry/Biochemistry) or equivalent experience.

Class work to include general chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry (Quantitative Analysis/Instrumental Analysis)

Chemistry and/or Microbiology experience required.

1 years experience in an analytical lab performing basic laboratory procedures in wet chemistry and experience working with volumetric pipetting, balances, and related calculations.

Experience in an instrument lab & analytical instrument operation (sample preparation, volumetric pipetting and related calculations).

Must be capable to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Must have good organizational skills, and be able to perform work in a team environment with a minimum level of supervision.

Must have an aptitude for math with basic algebraic skills such as, conversion of units, calculations of surface area, mass weights, and measurements skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

MUST HAVE:

Chromatography (HPLC, LC-MS, and/or GC-MS) experience

cGMP Experience

Description:

Research and Development (R&D) Technician will assist in the development of innovative products for patients with End-Stage-Renal-Disease (ESRD). Development activities may consist of tests that determine chemical, biological and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development. The Tech will perform complex tasks and work in close coordination with lead technician/engineers/scientists for the purpose of improving existing products and developing new products and processes.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May assist lead technicians/engineers/scientists in data analysis, statistics, and trend analysis.

Write reports discussing results, which can include graphs and charts. May present updates of research/work at R&D and other laboratory meetings as required.

Assist higher level staff in developing new techniques, test methods (TMs) and performing validations on TMs or test systems.

Write standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other documents as deemed necessary.

Assist lead technician/supervisor in scheduling testing and ensuring smooth operation of the laboratory.

Works with issues of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Work on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

May provide assistance to junior level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions.

May analyze data qualitatively and statistically.

Set-up, adjust, and operate various types of equipment and instruments.

Perform experiments for development research projects under limited guidance and supervision of immediate supervisor/lead technician.

Test samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.

Record test results on standardized forms and maintain good documentation practices.

Maintain order and cleanliness of laboratories and warehousing space, including inventories of developmental materials.

Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Maintain laboratory notebook in accordance with standard procedures and cGMP.

Skills:

chemistry, R&d, Research & development, chromatography, biochemistry, LCMS, LC-MS, HPLC, GCMS, GC-MS, laboratory, Chemical, Biology, GCMS-MS, LCMS-MS, mass spectrometry, mass spec, wet chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, quantitative analysis, instrumental analysis, reagents, laboratory research, lab equipment, SOP, cGMP, cGLP, sample preparation, sample prep, volumetric pipetting, pipetting, chemical solutions, test methods, test methodologies, data analysis, Qa/qc, Quality control, lab technique, scientist

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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About Actalent

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