Associate Chemist - Toxicology

Aura Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking an Associate Chemist to support the Toxicology team. You will review, certify, and upload LC/MS data, verify calibration, and quality controls, and ensure accuracy of patient results.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting analytical instruments and maintaining data integrity. You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, develop new procedures, interpret data, and train staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological sciences or Medical Technology with 2+ years laboratory experience or MLS certification.
• Preferred candidates have 3+ months of testing experience and certifications like ASCP or AMT.
• Must demonstrate technical proficiency, attention to detail, computer literacy, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with flexibility for overtime or shift work.

Responsibilities

• Review, certify, and upload LC/MS data.
• Verify calibration and quality controls and patient results.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments (GC, GC-MS, HPLC, UPLC-MS/MS).
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Develop new procedures and interpret data.
• Train and guide technical staff.
• Perform preventive maintenance and replenish supplies.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological sciences or Medical Technology

MLS certification

Tools

GC

GC-MS

HPLC

UPLC-MS/MS

Job description

Role Overview

An Associate Chemist supporting the Toxicology team is responsible for reviewing, certifying, and uploading LC/MS data, verifying calibration, quality controls, and patient results.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments like GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and UPLC-MS/MS
• perform qualitative and quantitative analyses
• develop new procedures
• interpret data
• train and guide technical staff
• perform preventive maintenance and replenish supplies

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological sciences or Medical Technology, with at least 2 years of laboratory experience or MLS certification.
• Preferred candidates have 3+ months of testing experience and certifications like ASCP or AMT.
• Must demonstrate technical proficiency, attention to detail, computer literacy, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with flexibility for overtime or shift work.

Additional Standards

• Ability to exercise judgment, pass color blindness tests, and adapt to changing needs.

Summary

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to vital diagnostic work, develop technical skills, and support healthcare outcomes through laboratory testing and analysis.