Associate Chemist- R and D - Calabasas, CA
Posted on: 28 Mar 2021
Calabasas Hills, CA
Job Description
Department: Research and Development
Position Summary:
The Associate Chemist works under the supervision of a research scientist or researcher. Conducts routine to complex experimental procedures. Supports assay development, validation, launching of new diagnostic tests and improvement of assays used within a field of clinical testing.
Essential Job Duties:
* With supervision, develops and validates new assay, enhance current assays including research and bench level testing.
* Maintains all appropriate records regarding data collection, documentation and interpretation of results.
* Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other regulatory bodies.
* Documents all activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Participates in projects that require training and following established guidelines.
* Works with Automation team and assists in the designing and implementation of automated processes.
* Works with reagent preparation team to ensure reagents and materials are available prior to test launch.
* Follows any other job-related instructions and performs any other job related duties requested by department management.
Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures under direct supervision and in an entry-level capacity. Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples to determine their chemical properties. Participates in development of new analytical procedures. Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures.
Requirements
Required Education/Degree:
Bachelor's Degree in a life science field of study ( biology, chemistry, analytical chemistry or related science is preferred).
Required Work Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience.
Required Certification/License:
None
Physical Demands:
Requires utilization of fingers and hands, walking, standing-remaining on one's feet in an upright position, sitting-remaining in the normal seated position.
Working Conditions:
There is occasional exposure to potential blood-borne pathogens, toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation.
Shift
1
Schedule
Monday-Friday 8 am -4:30 pm
Laboratory Corp.
Burlington, NC
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings operates as an independent clinical laboratory company worldwide. It operates in two segments, LabCorp Diagnostics (LCD) and Covance Drug Development. It offers various clinical laboratory tests, such as blood chemistry analyses, urinalyses, blood cell counts, thyroid tests, Pap tests, hemoglobin A1C and vitamin D products, prostate-specific antigens, tests for sexually-transmitted diseases, hepatitis C tests, microbiology cultures and procedures, and alcohol and other substance-abuse tests.
The company also provides testing services in the areas of women's health, allergy, diagnostic genetics, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, endocrinology, oncology, coagulation, pharmacogenetics, toxicology, and medical drug monitoring; and esoteric testing, cancer diagnostics, and other complex procedures. In addition, it provides technology-enabled solutions, including a suite of applications to enable patients, healthcare providers, health systems, accountable care organizations, and insurers with convenient and secure access to LCD’s data and services, as well as billing for laboratory services. Further, it offers end-to-end drug development, medical device, and diagnostic development solutions from research to clinical development and commercial market access.
The company primarily serves managed care organizations, biopharmaceutical companies, physicians and other healthcare providers, hospitals and health systems, governmental agencies, employers, patients and consumers, contract research organizations, academic institutions, and independent clinical laboratories. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings has collaborations with the Boston University, Columbia University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, The Mount Sinai Hospital, the University of Tennessee, Yale University, and QIAGEN N.V. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Burlington, North Carolinia.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees61,000
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