Chemist - Iii

Location: 126 E. Lincoln Avenue , Rahway, NJ , Timing : 8 AM - 5PM
Pay Rate: $35-$38 /HR on W2 
Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. Master's degree will be considered with appropriate experience
• At least 1-3 years of hands-on laboratory experience with HPLC/UPLC • Experience using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Empower instrument management software (or similar) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Demonstrate attributes consistent with the Client workforce of the future; adaptability, flexibility, teamwork, accountability and innovation.
Preferred: • Experience in analysis of Industrial Hygiene samples and/or pharmaceutical or life sciences industry within a production-oriented laboratory • Experience using immunoassay technology (ELISA, MARIA) and LC/MS/MS to test samples • Proficiency in other Microsoft applications - Access, SharePoint, Teams.

Responsibilities: The Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (IHL) Contract Chemist position will be responsible for analysis of industrial hygiene (IH) samples using HPLC, UPLC, LC/MS/MS and ELISA. Using precise analytical skills and understanding of chemical principles, performs analysis of industrial hygiene (IH) air and surface wipe samples using approved analytical methods. Must have the ability to work independently using sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and associated software applications. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records and comply with laboratory operation and safety SOPs. Working within the requirements of ISO 17025 is expected. The IHL Contract Chemist will demonstrate analytical proficiency initially and then on a continuing basis. The ability to prioritize workload and complete all testing in a timely manner is expected.

Major Activities and Responsibilities: • Analysis of air and surface samples within our client's expected timeframes. Accurately prepare analytical standards, prepare reagents, set up instruments, and prepare IH samples within the laboratory's procedures
• Complete data entry for samples, e.g., log samples upon receipt into LIMS, record results into internal Client IH database.
• Follow internal procedures to ensure that methods are up to date
• Perform periodic checks of laboratory equipment and systems, e.g., daily refrigerator & freezer thermometer check, daily desiccator humidity check, weekly eyewash, monthly safety inspections, annual check of pipettes and syringes.
• Coordinate instrument repairs, as needed
If Interested ; kindly share the updated resume and answers: 
a-How many years of exp in HPLC/UPLC
b-How many years of Exp in analysis of Industrial Hygiene samples and/or pharmaceutical or life sciences industry within a production-oriented laboratory
c-How many years of exp in (ELISA, MARIA) and LC/MS/MS to test samples