Associate Chemist - Toxicology
The Associate Chemist in Toxicology at Confidential Client performs qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses using advanced chromatographic instruments, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with standard procedures. This role involves instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, data certification, and mentoring junior staff, contributing to high-quality clinical laboratory testing and supporting healthcare decision-making.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Review and certify LC/MS data using Analyst and Ascent software; determine acceptability and upload results.
- Verify calibration, quality controls, and patient data through result entry and review.
- Maintain, calibrate, and clean analytical instrumentation (GC, GC‑MS, HPLC, UPLC‑MS/MS and related lab equipment).
- Perform scheduled maintenance and critical function checks; diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair instrument issues as needed.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples and participate in method development.
- Execute routine and complex technical procedures following Standard Operating Procedures.
- Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; identify and correct errors or unusual results.
- Provide guidance to technical staff on analysis and interpretation of results.
- Assist with training and orientation of new team members.
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
- Monitor and replenish testing bench supplies.
Qualifications
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
- Minimum: 2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 months or more of clinical laboratory testing experience (entry-level clinical experience considered).
- ASCP or AMT certification.
Additional Job Standards & Skills
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in clinical testing and strong scientific knowledge.
- Advanced understanding of laboratory and department functions; able to exercise judgment on methods and procedures.
- Proficient with computers and familiar with laboratory information systems.
- High attention to detail with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to pass a standardized color‑blindness test.
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
Schedule, Employment Type & Compensation
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
- Employment Type: Contract and Full‑time.
- Estimated pay: $69,643 per year (estimated).
Benefits
Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week may be eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee stock purchase plan. Specific eligibility depends on work schedule and employment type.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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