Job ID Number
R3656
Employment Type
Full time
Worksite Flexibility
Onsite
Job Summary
As the Chemist, you will prepare and analyze samples.
Job Description
We are looking for a Chemist to join the prepare and analyze samples. This position will be full-time and onsite.
What You’ll Do
Prepare and analyze samples (urine, serum/blood, etc.) for opioids and other novel psychoactive substances
Perform highly complex chemical analysis on environmental, food, or clinical matrices to determine the level of contaminants or toxic substances using sophisticated instrumentation in compliance with EPA, FDA, or CUA requirements
Adhere to Quality Assurance guidelines
Maintain proficiency and technical expertise by passing Proficiency Testing (PT) samples
Maintain assigned instrumentation in working order; perform preventative maintenance and repair on laboratory equipment
Complete all required paperwork; maintain instrument logbook, prepare technical reports, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Maintain a safe and uncluttered work area
Train and cross-train on other analytical procedures within the laboratory
Assist the supervisor by performing related tasks as assigned
What You'll Need
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Physical Science from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 2 years of experience as an analytical chemist
Broad knowledge of principles and practices of analytical, organic, and inorganic chemistry with subsequent experience during the last 2 years
Prior working experience analyzing syringe residue/urine for opioids and other drugs of abuse using a Sciex LC/QTOF, LC/MS/MS, or an Agilent GC/MS/MS
Extensive knowledge of appropriate state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies relative to the specialty area such as EPA, FDA, DEA, ISO 17025, CUA
Broad knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP) and good automated laboratory practices (GALP)
Ability to communicate effectively with others both within and outside of the laboratory
Prior working experience with GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and proficient use of the same for qualitative and quantitative analysis
Preferred:
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.
