Job Description

Job Id: 746493

Position: Opioids Chemist

Client: IDOH

Location: 550 W 16th St Ste B, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Duration:9 + Months

• The position is on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm; 1/2 for lunch.
• Prior working exp. Analyzing syringe residue/urine for opioids and other drugs of abuse using a Sciex LC/QTOF, LC/MS/MS or an Agilent GC/MS/MS

• Chemist in the Chemistry Laboratory of the IDOH Chemistry Laboratories. The incumbent prepares and analyzes samples (urine, serum/blood, etc.) for opioids and other novel psychoactive substances.

Purpose of Position/Summary:

• Incumbent serves as a junior-level chemist in the Chemistry Laboratory of the IDOH Chemistry Laboratories. The incumbent prepares and analyzes samples (urine, serum/blood, etc.) for opioids and other novel psychoactive substances.
• Other ranges of contaminants include pharmaceuticals, Radionuclides, Metals, and Pesticides.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities :

• Performs highly complex chemical analysis on environmental, food or clinical matrices to determine the level of contaminants or toxic substances using sophisticated instrumentation in compliance with EPA, FDA, or CLIA requirements.
• Adheres to Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Maintains proficiency and technical expertise by passing Proficiency Testing (PT) samples.
• Maintains assigned instrumentation in working order; performs preventative maintenance and repair on laboratory equipment.
• Completes all required paperwork; maintains instrument logbook, prepares technical reports and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintains a safe and uncluttered work area.
• Trains and cross-trains on other analytical procedures within the laboratory.
• Assists the supervisor by performing related tasks as assigned.

Required skills:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or physical science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an analytical chemist.
• Broad knowledge of principles and practices of analytical, organic and inorganic chemistry with subsequent experience during the last 2 years.
• Prior working exp. Analyzing syringe residue/urine for opioids and other drugs of abuse using a Sciex LC/QTOF, LC/MS/MS or an Agilent GC/MS/MS.
• Ext. knowledge of appropriate state & federal laws, rules, regs, and policies relative to the specialty area such as EPA, FDA, DEA, ISO 17025, and CLIA.
• Broad knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP) and good automated laboratory practices (GALP)
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both within and outside of the laboratory.
• Prior working experience with GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and proficient use of same for qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Familiarity with Sciex equipment such as QTRAP 6500+ and X500QTOF preferred.

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