Extraction Specialist

Keystone Laboratory Inc. is currently seeking a dedicated employee, who can demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the laboratory process, accurate data entry, performing a variety of routine scientific tasks that provide experience and familiarization with the scientific staff, methods, practices and programs. Must be able to work independently with little supervision; receive specific and detailed instructions and be able to follow as to required tasks and results expected.

This is an entry-level position with room for advancement. Minimum starting pay begins at $18.00 per hour, with considerations given for skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review LC/MS and GC/MS data and report results.
• Sample prep for LC/MS and GC/MS analysis.
• LC/MS and GC/MS instrument maintenance.
• General lab duties (making reagents, etc.).
• Must have strong math and analytical problem solving
• Must have the ability to enter data accurately in a computer system
• Must have the ability to quickly learn new computer systems for data entry and inquiry
• Must maintain security and document/report problems to the supervisor (QA/QC Official, Certifying Scientist or Scientific Director.)
• Must demonstrate the ability to work well under production pressures and deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, supervisors and others on Company premises.
• Must demonstrate the ability to complete an assigned task in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness and must understand and follow all safety rules.
• Must be regular and predictable in attendance.
• Must be available to work occasional weekends, nights and after normal business hours, and on short notice, if required.
• Must be detailed oriented and can perform data entry quickly but most importantly accurately.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Organized and Detail oriented
• Apply relevant local, state and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA.
• Complete and follow in house training.
• Work with little supervision yet effectively follow directions of supervisors and other management level personnel.
• Dedicated to high quality work and Company Spirit
• Willing to learn and or suggest new ways of doing the team s work

Skills to perform additional responsibilities such as the following make a candidate highly desirable:

• Instrument maintenance on GC/MS, LC/MS/MS, liquid handling robotics, immunoassay analyzers, etc.
• IT skills for Computer maintenance/software installation
• SQL or VBA for LIMS configuration/Instrument automation

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor s Degree in a natural science such as Biology or Chemistry (preferred) to meet regulatory requirements.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Favorable Background Check and Passing Drug Test required for employment.