What are the responsibilities and job description for the LCMS Scientist II Labs position at NSF?
Job Description
NSF is looking to hire Scientist II that have the ability to work well in a team environment. As a Scientist II you'll be responsible for performing analytical laboratory procedures and performing basic instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting. 3:00pm-11:30pm but will qualify for a 2nd 10% shift premium.
Responsibilities
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water and life sciences industries worlwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
About The Team
NSF's global network of state-of-the-art laboratories is the "backbone" of NSF's comprehensive testing and certification services. Staffed by engineers, chemists, microbiologists and toxicologists, we offer world-class technical expertise across the food, water and life sciences industries.
NSF is looking to hire Scientist II that have the ability to work well in a team environment. As a Scientist II you'll be responsible for performing analytical laboratory procedures and performing basic instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting. 3:00pm-11:30pm but will qualify for a 2nd 10% shift premium.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine tests using LCMSMS to support standard 60/61 including sample preparation, media preparation, sample processing, data entry, data analysis, data peer review, and data reporting
- Independently perform troubleshooting and maintenance of various LCMS instruments and methods in the water testing area.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members in delivering data of results on time. Maintain a high level of productivity.
- Participate in the improvement of the existing methods, development, and validation of new methods for expanding the test capability to support business expansion.
- Provide a high level of data quality by keeping traceability records for equipment maintenance, non-conformance, method modification, and standard deviations.
- Engage in cross-functional discussions in failure resolutions and, prepare and provide supporting data for lab investigation and/or QA data review.
- Evaluate and develop laboratory processes, procedures and perform maintenance/selection of instrumentation
- Set a plan for training junior analysts to develop their judgment skills.
- 4 years science degree.
- Minimum years of analytical lab experience: 5-8 years
- Hands-on experience in operating the LCMS instrument
- Good communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate NSF core values and ethics
- Ability to safely handle chemicals
- Knowledge of troubleshooting principles.
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water and life sciences industries worlwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
About The Team
NSF's global network of state-of-the-art laboratories is the "backbone" of NSF's comprehensive testing and certification services. Staffed by engineers, chemists, microbiologists and toxicologists, we offer world-class technical expertise across the food, water and life sciences industries.
