Chemist
- Post Date:October 28, 2021
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Job Description
Sygnetics is looking for a Chemist in the Maryland area.
The primary purpose of this position is to produce novel radiotracers for brain imaging in animal and human subjects in compliance with all relevant regulations and to support ongoing research on radiotracer development. This position requires strong skills in organic/medicinal and analytical chemistry.
Minimum Education: Master’s
Certifications & Licenses:
Master’s degree required; Ph.D. in Chemistry or related discipline
Minimum of two years of experience in a related field is required
Three years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.
Skills (Ranked By Priority):
Excellent analytical skills
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Software:
ChemDraw
PowerPoint
GraphPad
Excel
SciFinder
Reaxys
Outlook
Field of Study: Chemistry
DELIVERABLES
Clean Equipment – Daily
Inspect Equipment – Daily
Meet with lab members to present updates – Weekly
STATEMENT OF WORK DETAILS
functional responsibility
Provides laboratory experience needed to assist in performing various chemical experiments and procedures.
description
To produce and analyze radioactive probes under current good manufacturing practice CGMP
1
functional responsibility
Utilizes and operates various complex laboratory machines and equipment.
description
Monitor, troubleshoot and initiate or take corrective action to maintain instrument function and quality
2
functional responsibility
Documents and analyzes results, produces detailed summaries and reports.
description
Prepare QC reports and reports including chemical syntheses, purification and analyses
3
functional responsibility
Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships between compounds, and reactions.
description
Regular synthesis of radioactive organic probes for brain imaging
4
functional responsibility
Adds heat, light, energy or a catalyst to show changes in composition.
description
Perform experimental radiochemistry
functional responsibility
Provides laboratory experience needed to perform various complex chemical experiments and procedures.
description
Perform both routine and specialized laboratory procedures
functional responsibility
Prepares test solutions, compounds, and reagents and maintains necessary laboratory supplies.
description
Prepare calibration curves and quality control samples
5
functional responsibility
Schedules, tracks and reports analyses of experiments and procedures.
description
Perform analytical validation and testing of compositions and report results
functional responsibility
Independently provides laboratory experience needed to perform various complex chemical experiments and procedures.
description
Perform both routine and specialized laboratory procedures of moderate to high complexity
functional responsibility
Designs and optimizes chemical experiments and procedures.
description
Develop novel chemistry methodologies and technologies that advance the field and make recommendations
functional responsibility
Trains staff on new experiments and practices, operations and maintenance of instruments and equipment, safety practices, etc.
description
Work with staff on all mandatory training and competency assessments
functional responsibility
Designs, optimizes, and troubleshoots chemical experiments and procedures.
description
Troubleshoot complex procedural- and equipment-related problems and provide innovative solutions when necessary
functional responsibility
Manages overall maintenance of laboratory.
description
Carry out periodic lab surveys; dispose of radioactive and chemical waste according to Institutional and regulatory procedures
functional responsibility
Provides scientific expertise needed in order to function as the senior chemist of a large laboratory.
description
Provide chemistry support for multiple projects
functional responsibility
Maintains, operates and calibrates numerous machines for use in various experiments and procedures.
description
Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments
functional responsibility
Assesses methods and procedures for use in experiments, and makes modifications and improvements to resolve problems and meet specific needs.
description
Carry out scale-up of the chemical probes of interest for additional studies
functional responsibility
Maintains accurate, detailed records of experiments, and evaluates and interprets results for validity and scientific meaning.
description
Gather, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports
functional responsibility
Works with staff to prepare laboratory findings for publication and presentation at meetings.
description
Contribute to publications and patent writing