JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Assistant Scientist
Reports To: Lily Styles
Department: Supplements
Location: US - Lexington
1. Job Purpose
The Assistant Scientist performs routine laboratory procedures in sample extraction and basic instrumental analysis under the direction and supervision of an experienced scientist to provide, as part of a team, high-quality analytical chemistry service to LGC’s customers. The Assistant Scientist may also assist in technical training and lead and/or support the development of new methods and procedures.
2. Key Responsibilities
Perform extractions on product or biological samples to isolate drugs and drug metabolites
Maintain and operate instrumentation (e.g., clinical analyzer, HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS)
o Perform routine maintenance
o Monitor equipment to evaluate performance and to diagnose malfunctions
o Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation as needed and identify when to contact vendor for assistance
Perform enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Receive, access and log-in client samples
Prepare aliquots of product and/or biological samples
Perform pH and specific gravity determinations
Follow documented procedures to produce results in a timely manner
Work in accord with regulatory standards, e.g. ISO17025
Prepare reagents and reference materials for use in chemical analyses
Strict compliance with chain of custody procedures for all forensic samples
Responsive and willing to perform additional analyses as and when required
Maintain work-related documentation (e.g. laboratory records, test results) in hard copy and/or electronic form according to laboratory protocol
Participate in the tracking of supply, reagent and reference material inventories and initiate purchase requisitions where necessary
Organize, clean and maintain workspace
Under direction of higher-level scientists, learn higher-level functions (e.g., protocol development and implementation) and perform more complex analysis procedures
Contribute to the work of the team in a flexible manner
Perform additional non-routine work as and when required
Other duties as assigned
Comply with all company policies and safety procedures
3. Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills
The job holder will be able to demonstrate the following behaviors in line with LGC’s values:
Passion
Curiosity
Integrity
Brilliance
Respect
4. Person Specification
B.S. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline
Computer proficient, especially with Microsoft Office products
Effective written and verbal communication abilities
Accurate and diligent with a high attention to detail
Ability to successfully work as part of an operational team
Awareness of scientific principles and practice
Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; ability to maneuver around the laboratory; good dexterity and ability to rotate wrists, arms and shoulders. Must have good eyesight, hearing, and speaking voice; ability to lift and/or move up to approximately 25 lbs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.