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BC Forward is hiring for Associate Investigator at Newark, DE
Position: Associate Investigator
Location: Newark, DE 19711
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Work Type: Onsite
Shift Times: 8am - 5pm
Description
To develop and apply various modern analytical techniques to support toxicity testing for agricultural products, intermediates, metabolites, and impurities, under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
Any specific skills, requirements or experience you want in a candidate: BS Chemistry, GLP Experience, HPLC, UHPLC, 14C sample handling experience; Must be able to pay attention to detail and be organized in work.
Primary Duties
§ Receive 14C radioactive test substance shipments in compliance with the NRC requirements.
§ Prepare 14C solvent stocks and analyze for radioactivity and radiopurity
§ Prepare study doses with non-radiolabeled and 14C labeled test substances
§ Analyze prepared study doses for radioactivity, radiopurity, and chemical concentration and enter results into DEBRA database
§ Operate, maintain and be technically competent in various types of analytical instrumentation (e.g. LC/UV/radiochemical detector, LC-MS/MS, liquid scintillation counting, fraction collection, etc.) including calibration and systems qualification in order to provide accurate and reliable data
§ Conduct routine and non-routine 14C labeled biological sample processing for matrices including urine, bile, feces, and animal tissues using different techniques (e.g. liquid extraction, SPE etc.) to meet project quality and timing needs.
§ Develop chromatographic methods to separate, identify, and quantify actives and metabolites in toxicity testing samples and utilize them for the GLP studies and reports
§ Perform and document work under GLP and other appropriate regulatory guidelines
§ Custodial duties for laboratories and various analytical equipment
Qualifications
• B.S. degree in chemistry or related field with at least 3-year experiences in a GLP laboratory preferred
• Experience with 14C sample handling, method development and analysis using chromatography (HPLC, UHPLC) with scintillation and DAD detectors and modern mass spectrometric high resolution (LC/MS, LC-MS/MS) techniques preferred
• Highly organized, with attention to detail and ability to work independently or with minimal supervision in several projects; good interpersonal skills, demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good written and oral communication skills; familiarity with (or ability to rapidly learn) computers and software packages from various instrument manufacturers such as DEBRA, LAURA, OpenLab, and Xcalibur.
Salary : $35 - $42