We are looking for Senior Scientist for our client in Saint Paul, MN
Job Title: Senior Scientist
Job Location: Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
Responsibilities:

• The Contingent Scientist I will work within a team focused on the chemical characterization of medical devices in a highly regulated environment.
• The position will report to a chemistry supervisor or manager.
• The position is a hands-on and laboratory focused, entailing all aspects of chemical characterization from sample receipt to data reporting.
• A basic understanding of sample handling, sample preparation and chromatographic data analysis is required.
• Sample handling.
• Sample preparation (solid/liquid, liquid/liquid extraction).
• Operation of analytical balance, incubator/shaker, ovens, pH meters, and microscopes.
• Analysis with oversight may include MS, LC/MS, ICP-MS, and FTIR.
• Execution and documentation of work adhering to good documentation practices (GDP), good laboratory practices (GLP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Document, analyze, report, and review data in electronic lab notebook system.
• Adhere to all lab safety requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA or BS in chemistry.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing extractions for chromatographic analysis.
• Ability to perform standard mathematic/statistical calculations in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with chemistry team and management.
• Knowledge and application of GDP, GLP, and GMP.
• Ability to follow direction and be effective with some supervision.
• Knowledge and application of Microsoft suite of applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Extractable and Leachable analysis.
• Knowledge/experience with MS.
• Knowledge of ISO 10993 Part 18.
• Experience with any of the following software systems: Mass hunter, Empower Chromeleon, Excalibur.

Working Conditions:

• Working in lab environment with proper safety equipment.
• Working with common laboratory chemicals and biological tissue.
• Working while sitting and standing.

Physical Demands (Due to the nature of the job):

• Sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, etc.