Tech/Sr. Tech
Pleasanton, CA
3 months with possible extension
- Accurately follow assay and safety procedures, and SOPs.
- Perform reliable sample preparation and analytical testing in the lab using various analytical chemistry techniques.
- Optimize sample preparation and analytical methodologies as needed.
- Operate related equipment and software under peak performance and safety conditions.
- Maintain equipment and software, upgrading and making purchase recommendations for new capabilities as necessary.
- Process and report analytical data using instrument software, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Outlook and SharePoint preferred.
- Accurately and promptly instrument log data and lab activities in log or lab notebooks.
- Present data to project team members and management: The ability to communicate plans and explain results is a must. Well-developed writing and speaking skills are required.
- Participate in general lab management for the wet chemistry lab such as in maintaining an organized, clean and safe lab environment/workspace, ordering supplies, maintaining or repairing instrumentation, performing calibrations, keeping instrument, and chemical inventory records.
- Requirements:We require someone with direct hands-on experience and expertise with:
- Responsibility for analytical instrument method development, maintenance, supplies, repairs, purchases, and analyses, for various project teams.
- Various wet chemistry techniques including standard sample preparation methodologies such as accurate weighing, pipetting, centrifugation, lyophilization, or characterization and processing methodologies such as pH adjustment, titration, dilution, moisture content, extraction, or drying; expertise in the preparation and use of calibration standards and controls.
- Spectroscopy techniques such as with UV/VIS or fluorescence instrumentation.
- Working in a regulated lab environment such as GLP, GMP, and with EPA/FDA GLP or GMP method validation.
- Chromatography instruments (LC, GC, IC), related detectors, software programs, and techniques for compound identification and quantitation.
- Chemical and biochemical assay development, optimization, transfer, validation. Use of HTP instrumentation. Coordination of assays at contract research laboratories.
- Experience in analyzing a variety of raw materials, process intermediates, and finished products in the following consumer goods industries is highly desired: Household and institutional cleaning products, personal care, foods, charcoal, litter, water filtration, nutraceuticals, and probiotics.
- Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis. Ability to summarize and report analytical results, perform trend analysis, and implement corrective action as needed.
- Strong willingness and aptitude to learn and master new tools and skills.
- Experience in working collaboratively with multi-functional teams in a fast paced environment, and in providing guidance/training for others on routine assignments.
- Ability to multi-task and manage work efforts on multiple projects according to assigned priorities.
- Excellent adherence to lab and chemical safety requirements, company documentation policies, and a strong demonstrated work ethic.
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- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Years and Type of Experience
- 3-5+ years’ experience working in an analytical chemistry lab in a consumer goods, chemicals, crop protection, pharmaceutical company, or contract research organization
- Education Level/Degree:
- B.Sc. or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
- Thanks and Regards,
Ali Khan
APN Software Services, Inc.
39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 385, Newark, CA 94560
Direct: 510.870.8798 | Fax: 510.623.5055 | ali@apninc.com “