Senior Scientist I BioA

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Analyzes biological or chemical samples and/or develops/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><ol><li style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong>:</span></li></ol><ul><li style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Independently sets up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Informs project management and/or line management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and recommends corrective action.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Promotes a cohesive team environment.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Suggests and performs modifications to test methods or procedures where precedence exists.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Serves as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with minimal supervision.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">May interact in external client communications.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Sets up and performs method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices with limited supervision.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Performs QC review of data.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Performs other related duties as assigned.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Trains and assists less experienced staff.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Participates in process improvement initiatives.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Writes, revises and reviews methods, SOPs and portions of reports and protocols.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.</span></li></ul><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><ul><li style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree in chemistry or related scientific field</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Experience may be substituted for education.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Ability to perform advanced computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel).</span></li></ul><h2>Experience:</h2><ul><li style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">BS/BA degree in science plus at least 4-5 years of previous laboratory experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with use and trouble shooting of analytical equipment is desired.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Basic knowledge of computers and software programs.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Effective communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills.</span></li></ul>