Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory research activities including but not limited to liquid

chromatography (LC/MS), sample preparation and utilisation of sample handling automation.

• Perform various chemical assays as determined by the specific departmental work project or

package and using both manual and automated techniques.

• Analysis and reporting of data using corporate tools; application of QC rules to show

acceptability.

• Track assay performance metrics and communicate issues and suggest improvements to

current assay methodology, supporting evaluation of new technologies where applicable.

• Be an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data

and looking for opportunities for innovation.

• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and

operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

• Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with the team leader and

customer or by sharing the best practice(s) with other groups.

• Operate to approved quality standards.

• Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedules

to support requirements.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities of this job at any time.

Critical Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to prioritize conflicting deadlines.

• An ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high

performance standards.

• Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking.

• Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus

• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.

• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.

• Understanding of standard software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office).

• Ability to operate within company and/or customer site safety codes of practice.

Basic Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject (e.g. Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials

Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry).

• 1-2 years of demonstrated work in a laboratory environment following defined protocols and

SOPs, performing different analytical and preparative techniques.

• Basic preparative instrumentation knowledge including simple maintenance and repair.

• Experience with analytical software and information systems.

• Experiment set-up, execution, and processing for reaction development and parallel array

chemistries.

• Knowledgeable in good laboratory practices (GLP) and good laboratory safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computational skills preferred for enabling automated data acquisition and analysis, and

familiarity with related data analysis applications.

• Knowledge of GCP, GCLP and GMP principles in the pharmaceutical environment.

• Knowledge of 5S and/or 6 sigma principles is a plus.

Working Environment

• Employees will be provided with PerkinElmer polo shirts to be worn when on site.

• Must be able to work in a laboratory and controlled environments requiring personal protective

equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).

• Work with biohazards upon completion of blood borne pathogen surveillance.

• Hepatitis B vaccination may be required, vaccination programme in place for successful

candidates who are not already vaccinated or require updated boosters. Opt out optional.

• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time

• The person needs to occasionally move between laboratories, corridors, adjoining rooms, and

buildings onsite. Occasional travel to other customer sites may be needed.

• Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly

bending, squatting, stretching and reaching to perform in a service function.

• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to

observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,

and ability to adjust focus to perform the essential service functions of this position.

• Operation of a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and

computer printer.

• The employee may be required to manage hazardous waste in compliance with company

procedures and local and national hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include identifying,

handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labelling.

• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological

materials, and hazardous chemicals.

• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit

Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory

environment.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $66,000 to $73,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.