Chemist II

A Chemist II provides scientific knowledge and support to the company.

They have extensive scientific knowledge and have been trained in analytical techniques, preferably LCMS.

They have overall responsibility for the technical conduct of all assigned tests as well as for the interpretation, analysis, documentation, and reporting of results.

They are the single point of study control.

They assist in writing and helping to validate new protocols, analytical instrumentation, and perform method development.

They serve as a master trainer in the company and they consult with clients on technical issues.

Essential Duties:

Scientific/General


* Ensure procedures and reports are current with published methods


* Ensure final reports accurately reflect the data, results and conclusions of the testing


* Evaluates test results for suitability and designates acceptability


* Prepare and review written procedures including SOPs, STPs, and other protocol test procedures and instructions that will be followed during analysis


* Ensure method validation and test controls are adequate to support the test methodology


* Ensure sample and data traceability are maintained throughout testing


* Ensure calculations and statistics accurately reflect the raw data


* Ensure test controls and monitors are accurately recorded and reviewed


* Performs routine Maintenance and operates assigned analytical instruments


* Troubleshoots analytical instrumentation problems, and decides the best course of action to remedy those problems


* Continually work to optimize the results of the instruments with new parameters or instrument setups


* Has performed data analysis and data interpretation, preferably LCMS.

Quality responsibilities


* Reviews general data quality to determine where changes to methods or procedures could improve quality and throughput

Customer Focus


* Uphold the NL service standard


* Host client visits/audits


* Consults with clients


* Communicate regularly with sponsors and work to meet or exceed their expectations


* Assists with questions from sales, service center, quality and regulatory teams


* Communicates and consults with sponsors to set up proper test plans and other testing parameters


* Meets or exceeds sponsors expectations


* Assist with failure investigations for the laboratory

Project Management


* Work with SL/DM in managing test work flow to ensure sponsor expectations are met.


* Meet turn around deadlines.


* Work with other sections/functions to manage workflow, validations, and other projects that will improve efficiencies and the sponsor's experience.


* Coordinate communication between clients and laboratory staff

Regulatory Compliance


* Reviews general data quality to determine where changes to methods or procedures could improve quality and throughput


* Know and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ...