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Agricultural Research Chemist

CrossFire Group
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

Our client is seeking an Agricultural Research Chemist to join their team at their facility in Research Triangle Park, NC.

This opportunity at Research Triangle Park, NC, as a Laboratory Assistant offers a long-term contract with a competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $29.87 to $37.29 . It includes the potential for extension or direct hire for the right candidate, along with available benefits. Below are the essential qualifications and responsibilities for the position :

Position Overview

The selected candidate will support environmental fate laboratory studies in a GLP-regulated facility . These studies involve the use of radio-labeled pesticide materials (14C) in natural soils, sediments, and waters to investigate pesticide metabolism, abiotic degradation, and mobility.

Key Requirement :

Candidates must be comfortable working with radio-labeled materials and adhere to strict safety protocols.

Skills Desired

Laboratory Practices

Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) .

  • Experience working with radio-labeled materials (carbon-14) .
  • Proficiency in :

Soil extractions.

  • Solution preparation.
  • Record-keeping / documentation.
  • Laboratory Equipment

    Experience with :

    Analytical / top loader balances.

  • Centrifuges.
  • Mechanical or glass pipettes.
  • Shakers.
  • High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) .
  • Liquid scintillation counting.
  • General Lab Techniques

    Wet chemistry skills :

    Weighing samples.

  • Solvent extractions.
  • Accurate pipetting and solution preparation.
  • Familiarity with radio-labeled techniques is highly beneficial.
  • Other Key Attributes

    Strong ability to follow directions .

  • Flexibility to collaborate with different staff members weekly.
  • Adherence to safety and waste disposal policies (training provided).
  • Responsibilities

  • Conduct and support environmental fate laboratory studies.
  • Maintain strict GLP standards in all processes.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment efficiently.
  • Perform wet chemistry tasks such as weighing, solution preparation, and solvent extractions.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping.
  • Work with liquid scintillation counters and HPLC to analyze samples.
  • Comply with safety protocols for handling radio-labeled materials .
  • Qualifications

    Experience :

  • New or recent graduates (1-2 years of laboratory experience) are preferred.
  • Ability to discuss hands-on experience with  relevant testing equipment  and  laboratory techniques .
  • Education :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field is highly desired.
  • This is a fantastic opportunity for new graduates or early-career scientists looking to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge, GLP-regulated environment while contributing to impactful research.

    Send your resume directly to rlenhart@xfiregroup.com

    Salary : $30 - $37

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