Research Assistant I, II, III - Chemistry

53701 Job posted on: 4/9/2008 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! RESPONSIBILITIES Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing. Maintains study documentation and laboratory records. Independently sets-up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment. 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. Promotes a cohesive team environment. Assists in setting up and performing method development and validation of various analyses in a variety of matrices. Makes suggestions for modifications in test methods or procedures. Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work. Ability to serve as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with supervision. Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment. Trains and assists less experienced staff. Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information. Participates in process improvement initiatives. Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports. Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects. Assists in writing reports, methods, protocols and SOPs. Performs other related duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE Research Assistant I - degree plus 1-2 years experience. Research Assistant II - degree plus 3-4 years experience. Research Assistant III - degree plus 4-5 years experience. Related or relevant laboratory experience required with a BS/BA degree or 2 additional years experience with an AAS degree. Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment. Experience with analytical instrumentation, specifically HPLC analysis. Acts as a technical resource for the department (trouble shooting, method development, qualification, maintenance and training). Maintains and operates laboratory equipment, including problem identification and resolution. Evaluates data for incorporation into written reports. Completes project assignments on time with minimal supervision. Knowledgeable on a variety of study types, analysis procedures and methodology. Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Acts as a project leader with guidance as needed. A Able to perform complex analysis using unfamiliar or new methods. Ability to assist in the preparation of relevant sections of final reports. 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. Covance believes that their best-in-class employees deserve first-class benefits.  The Company offers an outstanding benefits package including medical & dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, all of which are effective on the first day of employment!  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 |