Job Description

POSITION: Analytical Chemist I: Extractables & Leachables
FULLTIME: 12-Month Assignment
LOCATION: Arden Hills, MN (Onsite)
SCHEDULE:
Sunday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Saturday shift
Start/end times either 730-4pm, or 8-430pm --some flex.
PAY RANGE: $32-38/HR
(Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base pay information is based on market location.)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Support chemical characterization testing of medical devices. Apply chemistry skills in standard and sample preparation. Initiate instrumental testing using FTIR, GCMS, LCMS, or ICPMS techniques.

Key responsibilities:
• Perform hands-on testing in the analytical chemistry laboratory, including sample preparation (extractions, solvent exchange, concentration), gravimetric determination of non-volatile residue, and standard preparation
• Support development, validation, and qualification of analytical methods
• Prepare analysis summary reports/documentation to communicate results to lab customers and the technical community
• Complete tasks on analytical lab documentation and quality records
• Support qualification and maintenance of analytical instrumentation
• Complete lab maintenance activities such as ordering, glassware washing, and other lab monitoring activities
• Familiarity with ISO 10993, ISO 17025, FDA, and other regulatory agency requirements for chemical characterization of medical device and combination products
• Apply scientific principles and company policies and procedures, analyzes data or situations, and exercises judgment to recommend solutions to solve problems.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures

Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:
• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:
BS in Chemistry with aptitude for analytical chemistry.
• 0-2 years of experience - post graduate with internship(s) count!
• Experience in preparation of samples, standards, and laboratory solutions
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong technical writing and scientific laboratory documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Exposure to Chromatography Data Systems
• Experience with chemical characterization analysis per ISO 10993
• Experience with HPLC or GC instrument analysis and troubleshooting
• Experience applying ISO 10993 and ISO 17025 requirements to laboratory work
• Working experience in performing analyses and preparing documentation within FDA, ISO 17025, and other regulatory environments
• Medical device or pharmaceutical company analytical chemistry lab work experience, especially in chromatography characterization and investigative analyses.

Important to have:
Sample solvent extracts of medical devices
Pipettes
Laboratory balances
Working with hoods
Storage equipment, Dishwashers
Chemistry - (biochemistry, okay) degree
Must have lab experience, internships, chemistry stockroom experience, wet/bench chemistry prep experiences are great!
Extractables and Leachables experience (E&L) or chem characterization
Medical device/pharma ---FDA experience, regulated environment
Medical device or pharmaceutical company analytical chemistry lab work experience, especially in chromatography characterization and investigative analyses.

***Lab coat and safety glasses will be provided.
Must wear closed toed shoes, and pants. No short

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment.
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs
• Use of computers and technology

Here at Canon Recruiting, People are our priority, and we are committed to Include Diversity in every segment of who we are. It is only through our Diversity, we are made a stronger organization, and increase our ability to provide top tier candidates that our clients have come to know Canon for. We have an inclusive environment all employees are celebrated for their unique differences. The different perspectives and experiences of our workforce give us the competitive advantage that is essential for success in an ever-changing market. By promoting inclusion with the same enthusiasm, we devote to quality and competency, and using the experience from a diverse assortment of backgrounds and experiences, Canon is able to improve the services and value we deliver to clients, employees, and customers. At Canon, Diversification and Inclusiveness are much more than a corporate ambition; they are a critical component in our daily corporate life.

Canon Recruiting is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Canon Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Base pay information is based on market location.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our range of benefits may include health care and 401(k) savings plans.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email hr@canonrecruiting.com

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Internship, Flexible hours, Shift work, Sunday, Saturday,

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