Quality Control Chemist

The Quality Control Chemist is responsible for preparing and verifying proper quantity of reference standards, calibrator, control material, and reagents under supervision. He or she will also track and replenish appropriate quality control and/or reagent materials to laboratory departments. He or she reviews and verifies proper calibration, maintenance, and cleanliness of all laboratory small equipment as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper documentation, use, and disposal of:
  • Reference standards
  • Calibrators
  • Controls
  • Reagents
  • Blind Quality Control material
• Prepare and document the quality and assist in the verification of:
  • Reagents
  • Calibrators
  • Quality Control materials
• Perform calibration, maintenance, and ensure cleanliness of:
  • Pipettes
  • Thermometers/Temperature Sensors
  • Balances
  • Timers
  • Centrifuges
  • Glassware
  • And other small laboratory equipment as appropriate
• Participate in method validation and enhancement through preparation of QC standards
• Comply with all team and laboratory safety and quality procedures and requirements
• May perform hazardous waste activities such as handling, disposal, moving waste drums/containers, and signing hazardous waste manifests; initial and annual RCRA training is required to perform hazardous waste management tasks

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field (with a minimum of 16 hours of chemistry and/or biological sciences coursework including at least 8 hours of general chemistry and/or upper level chemistry) required
• One (1) year of laboratory experience preferred

Schedule:

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, - 7:00 am to 5:30 pm