Research Assistant I - Bioanalytical Chemistry

US-WI-Madison Job posted on: 5/1/2008 At Covance, you can make a difference by helping to deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world. Our commitment to this mission has resulted in Covance’s impressive history of company stability and growth. We’ve achieved these results by fostering a work environment that encourages, develops and leverages our team’s capabilities. Covance’s ongoing success offers team members unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities. There is no better time to join us! Job Summary:  Analyzes biological or chemical samples and/or develops/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines. Duties and Responsibilities: • Organizes and conducts routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines. • Maintains study documentation and laboratory records. • Sets up, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment. • Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work. • Performs quality control review of data. • Informs Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect integrity of the data; participates in corrective action of problems. • Contributes towards a cohesive team environment. • Assists in setting up and performing method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices. • Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment. • Trains and assists less experienced staff. • Participates in process improvement initiatives. • Participates in client visits as needed. • Evaluates data for report preparation and experiment modification as directed. • Plans individual workload in coordination with team members. • Assists in writing text for reports, methods or protocols. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Experience: • 1- 2 years related or relevant laboratory experience required with a BS/BA degree or 3 - 4 years experience with an AAS degree. • Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pipettes, centrifuges). • Experience with analytical instrumentation is desired. • Independently conduct tests for chemistry projects and provide initial analysis of results, asking questions as needed. • Acts as a technical resource for the department (trouble shooting, method development, qualification, maintenance and training) with guidance as needed. • Maintains and operates laboratory equipment, including independent problem identification and resolution. • Evaluates data for incorporation into written reports. • Completes project assignments on time with supervision. • Knowledgeable on a variety of study types, analysis procedures and methodology. • Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Education: • Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree in chemistry or related scientific field • Experience may be substituted for education. • Ability to perform basic computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel). At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us. Save to job file |