Scientist 1 Analytical Chemistry

Position : Scientist 1 Analytical Chemistry Location : Sparks, MD Duration : 12 Months pay rate:$20-30/hr Total Hours/week : 40.00 1st Shift Client: Medical Device Company Job Category: Research & Development Level of Experience: Entry-Level Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only) Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 05:00PM Job Description  Work within a team to provide Analytical Chemistry support to our customers using various analytical instruments and techniques.  Develop and follow protocols for analytical testing and reporting results following current good laboratory practices. Duties And Responsibilities  Develop, follow protocols and perform analytical testing using wet chemistry analysis, UV/VIS Spectroscopy, UPLC/MS, FTIR, ICP-MS and other techniques as required.  Use office and instrumentation specific computer software.  Perform tasks according to existing protocols, applying basic scientific principles to assigned tasks, developing experiments and documenting the performed work as required.  Identify and troubleshoot problems, collect and record data, report data.  Participate in technical meetings and data reviews.  Make sure Lab supplies are properly ordered, labeled, and stored.  Make sure required safety and other training is completed and training records are maintained according to department policies.  Perform laboratory work and documentation in accordance with GLP and company guidelines.  Perform tasks under general supervision. Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:  Basic understanding in the use of liquid chromatography systems.  Basic understanding of chromatography theory and hands-on experience with HPLC Or UPLC.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary together with the ability to interact effectively in team and cross-functional environments.  Understanding of GLP laboratory guidelines.  Optional experience includes the use of UPLC/MS using Empower software, FTIR and ICP-MS.  Experience in method development. Education And Experience  Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related discipline.  Prefer a minimum of 1 year of industrial or academic experience in Analytical Chemistry testing.