What will you do?
Up to 10% Calibrations/ Standardizations/ Preparatory Set Up
Perform calibrations/standardizations of instruments such as balances and pH meters if needed as required by Client Scientific Work Instructions.
Perform standardizations of volumetric/titrimetric solutions, and prepares buffers and HPLC mobile phase, among other solutions.
Up to 80% Testing/Documentation/Data Review
Independently perform core techniques or methods as assigned for testing on raw materials and in-process samples.
Perform testing that has the highest level of difficulty compared to other testing methods.
Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and provide technical assistance to other analysts in the area of analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, and UV.
Ensure that the calibration of critical laboratory equipment is current before use.
Up to 5% Housekeeping
Clean and organize all laboratory areas including bench, sinks, drawers, cabinets, solvent cabinets, fume hoods, refrigerators, freezers, desiccators and storage areas.
Occasionally clean laboratory pipettes and other glassware.
Maintain laboratory instruments disposing of wastes, cleaning them and replacing consumable parts as required.
Dispose of solvent, acids and other wastes according to Client Scientific procedures and local regulations. Clean HPLC and GC systems after use.
Up to 5% Training and Development
Participate in ongoing training for the development of skills and responsibility with an emphasis on technology.
Perform training of other analysts in areas of expertise, such as but not limited to chromatographic techniques, laboratory documentation, and documentation review.
Ability to actively participate on various and/or lead laboratory projects or teams and propose solutions to problems encountered by such teams.