GLP Bio/Analytical Chemist - Lab Specialist

North American Science Associates, Inc.; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NAMSA seeks a Bio/Analytical Associate to perform a variety of laboratory techniques including sample weighing, preparation of standards and buffers, and homogenization. The role supports GLP-compliant methods and may handle routine test article preparation with timely execution.

The candidate will extract prepared samples for analytical data generation while maintaining logs and clean work areas, restocking supplies, and communicating test schedules to management as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in a closely related scientific field with 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong wet chemistry knowledge and environmental/ safety awareness.
• Good communication, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory techniques including sample weighing, preparation of standard solutions, buffers, and homogenization.
• Validates bio/analytical methods and GLP adherence.
• Prepares test articles and maintains reagents and supplies.
• Performs extraction on prepared samples for analytical data generation.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and logs for chemical receipt.
• Communicates test schedules and updates to NAMSA management.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Communication skills

Solvent handling

Extraction fundamentals

Instrumentation basics

Contamination control

Education

Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

NAMSA seeks a Bio/Analytical Associate to perform a variety of laboratory techniques including sample weighing, preparation of standards and buffers, and homogenization. The role supports GLP-compliant methods and may handle routine test article preparation with timely execution.

The candidate will extract prepared samples for analytical data generation while maintaining logs and clean work areas, restocking supplies, and communicating test schedules to management as needed.