Assistant Scientist responsibilities include:
- Carries out somewhat complex routine experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD, etc.) requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties.
- Conducts title/skill appropriate procedures with minimal supervision using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and institutional libraries.
- Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
- Performs data analysis, first level, and peer review of data for accuracy and completeness. Prepares data and reports of completed projects ensuring auditable quality for publication at completion of contracted work by clients.
- Depending on area of assignment, may handle regulated materials (quarantined matrices, DEA-controlled and radiolabeled materials, etc.), potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures.
- Depending on area of assignment, may conduct research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions of matter.
- May assist or serve as study director, principal investigator, or project leader for GLP studies. May assist in planning the conduct of a study.
- Instrument experience a plus, in particular LC-MS/MS.