Title: Analytical Chemist

Location: Andover, MA

Contract Term: 12+ Months

Shift/Hours: 1st Shift ( 8-9am to 4-5pm) / 40hrs

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Research & Development

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

No H1B’s

Summary:

The Analytical Chemist will work in a R&D laboratory to support chemical testing using chromatography and spectroscopy.

Responsibilities
• Conduct basic and complex analyses of raw material and or/stability samples chemical analytical techniques
• Effectively document and communicate test results
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment such UV, HPLC and Fluorometer including any computerized software required for the operation of the equipment or analysis of results.
• Make recommendations with respect to the cause and resolution of equipment issues or malfunction
• Co-ordinate and prioritize sample analysis in consultation with other laboratory personnel
• Conduct investigations of laboratory incidents and the investigation of out-of-specification and out-of-trend results.
• Document investigations in a clear, accurate and concise fashion.
• Review the work for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform routine maintenance activities in the laboratory and participates in the qualification and periodic calibration of equipment.
• Participate in method transfer studies and in other laboratory testing to support compliance (e.g. testing of product validation samples).
• Write protocols and execute analytical method validations.
• Develop and execute testing protocols.
• Support exploratory testing to define test equipment, test fixtures and test methods development.
• Participate in training, test methods validation, and execution of testing as needed
• Write engineering test reports and final test reports
• Install and validate equipment and or test fixtures as needed, manage and maintain laboratory equipment and inventory
• Support failure analysis

Requirements:
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
• Industrial experience in the use of HPLC and/or UPLC.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a must
• Ability to understand and execute test procedures
• Demonstrated attention to details and very organized