Quality Control Chemist

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Axis Forensic Toxicology, Inc.

Quality Control Chemist

Indianapolis, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join one of the country's leading Forensic Toxicology Labs, where we approach forensics from every angle!

    Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

    Department: Quality Control

    The Quality Control Chemist performs tasks that result in the accurate and timely determination of drugs and chemicals in submitted specimens. Leads investigations of quality control material failures and recommends corrective actions. Provides technical expertise to other analytical chemists.

    This position earns an hourly wage. In addition to that, we have full medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as competitive 401k (up to 4% match) and PTO programs (15+ days/year).

    An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.

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    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment such as balances, pipettes, and pH meters.
    • Prepares buffers, mobile phases, quality control materials, internal standards, calibrators, working stock standards, and wash solutions.
    • Operates in compliance with CAP, ABFT, and ISO 17025 regulations with emphasis on quality control regulations.
    • Performs peer review and reviews own work including quality control results to ensure accuracy.
    • Understands and can explain the principles of liquid/liquid and solid phase extraction methods, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
    • Uses LIMS, chromatographic data management systems, and other laboratory data repositories to investigate QC failures/deviations and recommend corrective actions.
    • Trains chemists and technicians and provides technical support to other analytical chemists and laboratory technicians.
    • Responsible for drafting and revising SOPs and forms, and submitting the documents for approval.
    • Follows established laboratory and chemical safety procedures, including proper biohazard waste disposal and practicing universal precautions.
    • Other duties or tasks as assigned.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    This job has no supervisor responsibilities.

    SKILL REQUIREMENTS

    • Time Management– Organizes activities throughout the day to ensure all tasks are completed.
    • Decision Making – Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, attempts to find root cause of issues, and makes timely and effective decisions.
    • Troubleshooting Skills – Systematic search for the source of a problem so that it can be solved.
    • Communication Skills – Demonstrates ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional’s journals, technical procedures, & governmental regulations. Demonstrates the ability to write analytical procedures, effectively present information and respond to question from managers.
    • Mathematical Skills – Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume, and applies concepts of basic arithmetic and algebra.
    • Reasoning Ability – Applies principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Properly interprets nonverbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations and graphs.
    • Critical Thinking Skills – Ability to process information, situations, and/or data and act effectively.
    • Multi-tasking Skills – Ability to perform and monitor multiple tasks over the same period of time.
    • Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Database software, and all Microsoft Office Suite products.
    • Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for their own actions, follows through on commitments, ask for help when needed.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    The normal working conditions under which your work is performed

    • Contact with biological specimens
    • Laboratory
    • Requires proper protective equipment(PPE)
    • Requires extensive safety training
    • Alternative work schedules

    PHYSICAL EFFORT

    The physical demands of the position

    • Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping
    • Occasionally lifting 50 pounds or less

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in a life science from an accredited university. One (1) year of applicable laboratory experience strongly preferred.

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

    None Required