Analyst I/II - LC-MS (Bioanalytical)

Essential Responsibilities

• Run assays independently; (LC/MS/MS)
• Prepare worksheets with minimal supervision
• Prepare plate maps
• Serve as lead analyst on sample analysis projects
• Troubleshoot assays
• Compile/process data
• Prepare summary tables
• Peer review raw data
• Order reagents
• Participate in assay development and validation
• Adhere to provided method/directive
• Prepare reagents
• Use LIMS system
• Participate in sample analysis
• Pipetting
• Adhere to safety requirements
• Keep accurate inventory of supplies for assays
• Responsible for accurate record keeping with regard to sponsor's samples, data, and reports (documentation according to GxP guidelines)

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as needed

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Education/Experience (Analyst I)

• Associate degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field; or equivalent experience in a scientific environment with not less than two (2) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with not less than one (1) year experience in a scientific laboratory environment

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Education/Experience (Analyst II)

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with not less than two (2) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with not less than one (1) year experience in a scientific laboratory environment

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Skills

• Ability to carry out routine tasks accurately, following strict methodology to carry out analysis, preparing samples and maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment.
• Previous hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS (LCMS) instrumentation and bioanalytical sample analysis is strongly preferred.
• Must work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints
• Ability to take direction well and multi-task
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Experience working in a GxP environment preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Supervision Received

Frequent supervision and instructions
Infrequently exercises discretionary authority

Working Environment

Primarily laboratory environment
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment
Frequent mobility needed
Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects, including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer, with a maximum lift of 20 pounds
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
Requires multiple periods of intense concentration
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
Ability to perform under stress and multi-task
Regular and consistent attendance

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position
Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required