R & D Chemist I

SUMMARY

Conduct experimental studies to investigate nonconforming products, support new product development as well as product / process improvements. Ability to design experimental protocols and work independently is essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Conduct product root cause investigations for returned or nonconforming products or materials.

•    Design experimental protocols (reviewed and guided by supervisor) and conduct experimental studies to meet project goals

•    Able to carry out a series of experiments independently for a designed study

•    Maintain detailed laboratory notebook

•    Write detailed reports of experimental studies and draw conclusions from results

•    Interact with other functional departments (QC, QA, RA, Production, Supply Chain, etc.) as needed to get materials/processes required for product investigations or development. 

•    Communicate experimental results and conclusions to supervisor and peers

•    Assist in general laboratory maintenance

•    Complete calculations and prepare solutions according to cGLP. Special skill such as phlebotomy is desirable, but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master degree (M.S., M. Eng.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related technical discipline;

Bachelor degree (B.S or B.A.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related technical discipline; 

Additional Experience listed below desired:

•    Work experience in a medical diagnostic company.

•    Work experience in product support, including investigations, and development.

•    Hands on experience in a clinical laboratory or with clinical diagnostic device.

•    Previous experience in verification and validation testing.

•    Working knowledge of MS Excel and Word.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should have in-depth knowledge and experience working with common laboratory techniques and equipment.  It is also desirable that employee has a full understanding of technologies employed for point-of-care testing, particularly blood glucose monitoring.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as quadratic equations, permutations, analysis of variance, correlation technique, sampling theory and factor analysis to solve practical problems is essential.  Able to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is also required.

Proficiency in using PC and common software including MS WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT and OUTLOOK is required.

Additional KSA (knowledge, Skills and Ability) are as follows:

•    Analytical reasoning and data analysis skills

•    Root cause investigations

•    Ability to trouble-shoot formulations and instrumentation problems

•    Whole blood testing

•    Solution Preparation

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend scientific journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations is required.  Ability to maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and write detailed reports with conclusions is

also mandatory. The employee is also expected to communicate experimental results and conclusions to supervisor, peers and project teams orally or by writing.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and

fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Travel requirements:  ≤ 10%

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the person in this position needs to move about inside the office and laboratory areas; must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; frequently operate a computer and laboratory related equipment.  Person in this position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.  Individual is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as documenting experimental results; preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; operating equipment and visual inspection of small parts.  Individual must be able to frequently move objects (up to 10 lbs.) from one level to another and occasionally move objects (up to 25 lbs.) from one level to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described is representative of that which an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee in this position is expected to work regularly in a laboratory environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work with biological samples which may expose him/her to bloodborne pathogens.  The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.  Employee should fully understand applicable safety regulations and GLP/GMP/GCP guidelines and apply them appropriately.  Employee may be expected to train other employees in relevant safety / compliance requirements and laboratory procedures. 

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Trividia Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, E-Verify employer. Employment decisions for all applicants and employees will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected under local, state or federal law.