Description
UC Davis
Screening Chemist
Salary or Pay Range: $69,759.29 - $112,173.89 (Department budgeted salary range: $69,759.29 - $78,570.35/yr. Commensurate with experience.)
Under the general direction of the Laboratory Research Supervisor 1, responsible for the performance of organic analysis for the determination of xenobiotic residues in biological specimens. Responsible for participating in the update & development of analytical procedures, quality control procedures, & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Responsible for interacting with external clients to accept B" samples for analysis.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Advanced degree in analytical chemistry or equivalent combination of educational background & experience in organic residue analyses using HPLC, MS & GC instrumentation to equate to an advanced degree.
- Background and experience in high-throughput diagnostic analytical chemistry, particularly organic residue analysis using HPLC, MS, LC, and GC instrumentation.
- Skills to perform techniques and procedures for analysis of biological specimens, mathematical calculations and statistical analysis
- Knowledge of analytical chemistry and skills to critically read, interpret, evaluate and apply analytical procedures described in the literature.
- Knowledge of developing novel approaches or modifying described/published analytical procedures to expand testing capabilities of the EACL laboratory.
- Knowledge of sample preparation techniques such as solid phase and liquid-liquid sample extraction, sample spiking and matrix matching as well as skills to prepare analytical reagents, solutions, controls and standards.
- Skills operating a wide range of manual and computer-controlled analytical equipment including Gas Chromatograph, Liquid Chromatograph and Mass Spectrometers, and the ability to maintain and troubleshoot equipment and obtain maximum performance from instruments.
- Knowledge of QA/QC to continuously produce high quality data.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge & skill to operate high performance analytical equipment including the Thermo Orbitrap (Q-Exactive), Thermo triple quadrupole mass spectrometers (Quantum Ultra, Vantage, Quantiva, Altis), & linear ion-trap mass spectrometers.
- Ability to become familiar with and apply good laboratory practices as well as safety procedures and other policies and procedures outlined by CAHFS, the EACL Laboratory and the University, and follow safe working practices.
- Familiarity with literature sources of analytical procedures.
- Ability to perform appropriate and cost-effective ordering and use of laboratory and/or offices supplies and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- 60% - Analytical Procedure & Testing
- 20% - Method Development and Project Assistance
- 10% - Laboratory Management
- 10% - Quality Control
Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
To view full job description and submit an on-line application, visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:
http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=314140
Job ID#: 83140
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
