Scientist I at Sonic Healthcare USA in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:




POSITION SUMMARY



The Scientist I is responsible for performing routine sample analysis, LCMS and/or HPLC analytical techniques accurately and efficiently following SRL procedures.




SCHEDULE:



Shift 1 (7Am - 4PM), includes 1 weekend day




RESPONSIBILITIES




Performs production sample runs.

• Prepares solutions such as mobile phases and buffers


• Performs validation experiments.


• Works independently, plans and conducts laboratory work


• Performs routine tasks with high efficiency


• Trains and guides new testing personnel


• Cleans laboratory glassware and helps maintain lab orderliness


• Documents promptly and clearly all procedural processes


• Performs automated and routine extractions

Performs LCMS and/or ICPMS analysis following specified SRL procedures.

• Monitors LCMS and/or HPLC system performance to ensure quality of results


• Independently troubleshoots assays and instrumentation


• Processes data following SRL procedures and guidelines


• Makes and records observations and performs mathematical calculations


• Maintains and calibrates instrumentation and equipment as required

Assists with administrative duties.

• Files documentation associated with daily production runs.


• Makes copies of relative forms used for production and validation.


• Assists with maintaining laboratory inventory and requesting supply orders

QUALIFICATIONS



EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in a scientific field

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years laboratory related experience


• 3 years LCMS


• 3 years extraction experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.


• Must be able to work well with variety of laboratory personnel.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Basic computer knowledge.


• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workload.


• Ability to set and meet deadlines with high quality work.


• Ability to understand graphs, tables, charts and perform calculations needed for the task.


• Ability to follow and implement policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• None required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40



Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)



Job Category:

Laboratory Operations



Company:

Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc


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