Scientist II

Paycom - ATS; Millcreek (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Millcreek, UT is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to conduct routine analyses in accordance with methods, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines. You will prepare reagents, document data, operate lab equipment, and contribute to project meetings.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field with 2–4+ years of experience (or advanced degrees) and have hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, pipetting, and data documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific field with 2–4+ years of experience required.
• Master's degree or equivalent with 1+ years experience required.
• Ph.D. or equivalent with 0+ years experience required; significant work experience may substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine analyses in compliance with methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepares reagents, solutions, and QC samples as needed.
• Documents work properly; maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• Operates laboratory equipment appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Learns to apply advanced technologies (mass spectrometry, robotics, and automation) as directed.
• Provides input and participates in project meetings.
• Recognizes deviations from normal results and informs management of issues that may affect data integrity.
• Performs routine instrument functions for bioanalytical analysis and creates accurate sequence files.
• Plans daily workload and schedules multiple assignments.
• Performs initial reviews of analytical data for calibration, controls, chromatography, and quantitative limits.
• Provides daily updates for analytical runs to PAI/Management.
• Learns to identify problems and implement solutions.
• Learns to perform method validation of various analytes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Pipetting small volumes

Analytical instrumentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Master's degree in Chemistry or related field

Ph.D. or equivalent in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Robotics

Automation

LIMS

HPLC

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Millcreek , UT 84106, Primary Purpose:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Prepares reagents, solutions, and QC samples as needed to complete routine assignments.
• Documents work properly; maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• Operates laboratory equipment appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Learns to apply advanced technologies (mass spectrometry, robotics, and automation, etc.) as directed.
• Provides input and participates in project meetings.
• Recognizes deviations from normal results and informs Principal Analytical Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data.
• Performs routine instrument functions for bioanalytical analysis, including accurate placement/verification of sample vials and creating accurate sequence file.
• Plans assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively schedules multiple assignments.
• Performs initial reviews of analytical data for acceptability of calibration, control values, chromatography, and quantitative limits.
• Provides daily updates for individual analytical runs to PAI and or Management.
• Learns to identify problems, determine appropriate actions, and implement solutions with support as appropriate.
• Learns to perform method validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment.
• Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.
• May train and instruct less experienced staff.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Interacts with internal clients; may have contact with external clients.

Working Conditions:

• May work with potentially hazardous substances.
• Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
• Overtime and weekend work as required.
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and at standing bench top.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).

Qualifications: Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related Scientific field with 2-4+ years experience is required -OR-
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or related Scientific field with 1+ years experience is required -OR-
• Ph.D. or equivalent in Chemistry or Scientific field with 0+ years experience is required
• *Significant work experience will be considered as a substitution for education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment.
• Basic knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Follow written protocols
• Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience pipetting small volumes
• Experience with analytical instrumentation
• Advanced knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Can write experiment protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting analytical methods
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance for bioanalysis; Former Bioanalytical CRO experience;
• Customer service experience; LIMs experience