Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Laboratory Technician needed in fast past contract testing laboratory to perform the functions of assisting method development and validation, sample preparation and/or analysis of a wide variety of Vitamins and Amino Acids in support of HPLC/UHPLC, UV-Vis, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS testing.

Assists method development and validation using chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.

Prepares and analyzes samples using internal laboratory or compendial methodologies.

Have experience and/or knowledge in small molecule sample extraction and separation from complex matrices.

Performs data analysis, data interpretation and report writing.

Exhibits excellent laboratory skills in the use of balances, pipettes, and glassware.

Safely handles organic solvents, corrosive acids, bases and other chemicals in the laboratory.

Maintains meticulous records following cGMP documentation practices.

Follows all safety protocols appropriate for the laboratory environment.

Maintains strong attention to detail while performing in a fast-paced environment

Able to prioritize work with good time management skills.

Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Associate degree or higher in a physical science

· 0-2 years of experience in Small Molecule analysis

Language Skills: Ability to understand and communicate with coworkers with vocabulary knowledge of general laboratory equipment and analytical units.

Mathematical Skills: Basic skills needed for data analysis

Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate skill needed

Computer Skills: Ability to use basic word processing, email and spreadsheet programs

High level of detail needed for this job.

Work schedule is outlined in the offer letter

Job requires working flexible schedule

Travels up to 5% of time. Some travel might be international.

Analytical Balances,

Micropipettes

HPLC, UHPLC, LC-MS

UV-Vis

TurboVap

Cryogrinder

Vortex/Shaker

Sonicator

Shaker

Incubator/Waterbat

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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