HPLC Preparation Chemist

Pace® Analytical Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace® Analytical Services in Minnesota is seeking a scientist to support our client’s lab testing needs with 1+ year of HPLC experience. This role offers Monday–Friday schedules and hourly compensation.

You will organize analyses, document work in study records, perform basic instrument troubleshooting, prepare samples and standard curves, and participate in project meetings while maintaining a safe, compliant laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related science field.
• 1+ year of GxP experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; standard curve and sample prep.
• Wet chemistry bench skills and lab documentation experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility and strong time management.
• 1+ year of HPLC experience preferred.
• Experience with test method development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts analyses independently and in compliance with methods and SOPs.
• Documents work and maintains study documents and laboratory records.
• Independently troubleshoots laboratory equipment and software for tasks.
• Prepares samples and standard curves.
• Participates in project meetings and contributes to team planning.
• Performs workload daily and handles multiple assignments.
• Maintains a safe and clean laboratory environment.
• Identifies deviations and informs leadership; participates in corrective actions.

Skills

GxP experience

HPLC experience

Excel

Lab documentation

Communication skills

Time management

Wet chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Overview

Seeking a scientist to support our client’s lab testing needs with 1+ year of HPLC experience

Compensation: $22.00 -25.00 per hour

What You’ll Do:

• Organizes and conducts analyses independently and in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines
• Documents work and maintains study documents and laboratory records
• Independently use and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and software for assigned tasks.
• Sample preparation and standard curve preparation
• Provides input and participates in project meetings
• Performs assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively completes multiple assignments.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains positive attitude. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.
• Maintains a safe and clean laboratory environment.
• Understands data generated, and history of methods.
• Recognizes deviations from normal results and inform project lead and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and participates in corrective action of problems.
• Identifies problems, determines appropriate actions, and implements solutions with support or independently as appropriate.
• Adapts to new procedures and needs as directed
• Knowledge of departmental procedures and policies
• Viewed as a resource within their team
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related science field with
• 1+ year of GxP experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel’
• Standard curve and sample preparation
• Wet chemistry bench skills
• Lab documentation experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility and excellent time management skills
• 1+ year of HPLC experience, preferred
• Experience with test method development, Preferred

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.