Overview
Job Title: Analytical Chemist
Location: St. Paul, MN 55117
Duration: 12 months of Contract (with possible extension)
Shift Available: 8:00am to 4:30pm (Monday – Friday)
Responsibilities
- Perform wet chemistry testing to support incoming chemicals/materials per USP methodologies
- Support routine manufacturing and internal product development using analytical instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, FT-IR, ICP, DSC, TGA in a high-throughput environment
- Perform daily and monthly lab maintenance tasks and verifications
- Follow written test method procedures to execute routine laboratory tests in GMP environment
- Document, analyze, and report test results using LabVantage LIMS software system
- Ensure laboratory cleanliness is maintained and chemical inventory is well stocked
- Communicate effectively with supervisor and other team members
- Expand working knowledge of analytical techniques/instrumentation and troubleshooting skills
- Support senior scientists with method development and validation of test methods as needed
- Follow Abbott Quality Policy by adhering to documented Standard Operating Procedures and work Instructions
- Willingness to cross train on other analytical techniques
Accountability/Supervision
- Possess strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
- Possess ability to apply chemistry education/experience in fast-moving laboratory
- Possess the ability to perform standard mathematical/statistical computations in Excel
- Will receive work direction and prioritization from supervisor and/or other S&T Scientists
- Willing to spend time in the lab doing repetitive work
Qualifications
- Experience with wet chemistry and analytical instrumentation as listed above
- Good documentation and data analysis skills in GMP environments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced lab with attention to detail