Analytical Associate

Job Title- Analytical Associate/Chemist
Location- Mason, OH
Duration- 03 months Contract (at least 20 hours a week for 3 months)

Introduction
Were in search of a qualified laboratory contractor for execution of lab work including making prototypes, placing stability, and doing simple physical/chemical measurements. This work request outlines the Product of work and required skills.
Project Product

• Prototype Development & Lab Testing: The contractor will be responsible for executing lab work to make topical prototypes using a variety of actives and excipients. These prototypes are intended for comprehensive assessment of performance characteristics, including rheology, viscosity, stability, and scent release.

Qualifications

• Seeking a lab contractor with experience in following lab procedures, lab safety and in formulation lab work, including weighing, combining and mixing powder & liquid materials. Experience with pH, viscosity, and rheology measurements is preferred but not essential.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have

• 1. Following lab procedures and making instructions
• 2. Making formulations (weighing, combining, transferring and mixing powder & liquid materials together)
• 3. Lab safety behaviors and techniques.

Description:

• The Analytical Chemist Associate performs physical, chemical or bioanalytical characterization of finished product or raw material test samples. Associates apply various chemistry techniques and scientific methods to characterize test materials to enable clients experimental objectives.

Technical deliverables include but are not limited to:

• Basic bench chemistry techniques (including pH, viscosity and particle size), sample preparation, chromatography, gravimetric analysis).
• Receives and follow instructions on assignment objectives with accuracy and great attention to detail. Spends the largest percentage of time in the laboratory.
• Associate analysts must use their analytical skills to understand how the collected data can affect business decisions, then prepare reports that detail findings and recommend solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instrumentation operation, sample analysis, Notebook documentation, reviewing reports, quality systems compliance.
• Bachelor s Degree in Chemistry or related field. Relevant experience in an academic or industrial lab setting with emphasis on notebook documentation.
• Ability to analyze and document various types of data.
• Ability to operate basic lab equipment including pH meters, pipettes, spectrophotometer, etc.
• Strong math skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.