Description

UC Davis

Screening Chemist

Salary or Pay Range: $30.32 - $48.78/hour (Department budgeted salary range: $34.14/hr. Commensurate with experience.) 

Under direction of the Lab Research Supervisor 2, responsible for the performance of organic analysis for the determination of drugs and their metabolites in biological specimens using liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry and other analytical techniques. Responsible for care and maintenance of laboratory equipment and complex analytical instruments. Responsible for participating in the update and development of analytical procedures, quality control procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

•  Experience in sample preparation techniques such as solid phase and liquid-liquid sample extraction, sample fortification and matrix matching and skills to prepare analytical reagents, solutions, controls and standards.
• Skills operating a wide range of manual and computer-controlled analytical equipment including Gas Chromatograph, Liquid Chromatograph and Mass Spectrometers, including maintenance and trouble-shooting of equipment to obtain maximum performance from instruments.
• Skills in the operation and maintenance of a wide range of laboratory equipment used in sample preparation including mircoliter pipettes, pH meter, sonicator, evaporator, centrifuge, analytical balance, automated SPE instruments, and analytical instruments.
• Skills to perform mathematical calculations, and knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with literature sources of analytical procedures with organizational skills to schedule work activities.
• Knowledge of and skills to follow safe working practices including handling/disposing of hazardous materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in analytical chemistry or a related scientific discipline, and/or equivalent work experience related to performing techniques and procedures for analysis of biological samples as described in the Standard Operating Procedures in a laboratory environment. 
• Experience working in a high volume, high throughput analytical laboratory, in a regulated industry with knowledge of QA/QC to continuously produce high quality data. 
• Competency using various forms of chromatographic software such as ChemStation, Xcalibur, and/or Tracefinder software.
• Ability to apply good laboratory practices as well as safety procedures and other policies and procedures outlined by CAHFS, the EACL Laboratory, and the University.

Key Responsibilities

• 75% - Analytical Procedure & Testing
• 10% - Quality Control
• 10% - Laboratory Management
• 5% - Method Development and Project Assistance

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

To view full job description and submit an on-line application, visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=312448

Job ID#: 82498

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer