Laboratory Specialist
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Job Description
Job Description
The Food Analysis Laboratory Control Center (FALCC) in the Virginia Tech Department of Biochemistry seeks an experienced analytical chemist to perform quantitative analysis of nutrients and other components in foods according to established Standard Operating Procedures in a high throughput laboratory. Other duties include maintaining documentation compiling and reporting results; Performing general laboratory cleanup and organization; Preparing food samples using blending equipment according to established Standard Operating Procedures; Assisting as needed with sample login using Access database; Sample inventory; Utilization of electronic records for sample tracking/organization/updates; Assisting with shipments of subsamples to contract laboratories; and any other related tasks required by the sponsor.
Required Qualifications
Minimum B.S. degree in chemistry food science and technology biochemistry or equivalent training and experience; handson experience working in an analytical chemistry or similar laboratory performing quantitative analysis of organic compounds in biological samples preferably foods using wet chemical extraction techniques and precise measurements of mass and volume and standard laboratory equipment to achieve precise quantitative results. Must be detail oriented with the ability to follow instructions and SOPs but work relatively independently to accomplish assigned tasks be competent with Microsoft Office (Excel Word) and have strong oral/written English communication skills. Must be able to work around all types of foods including but not limited to dairy milk eggs fish shellfish tree nuts peanuts wheat and soy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience preparing/homogenizing a wide variety of food samples for quantitative analysis of nutrients. Working full time in a high throughput laboratory performing quantitative analysis of food components. Experience performing quantitative analysis using GC and HPLC; experience with mass spectrometry; competence with statistical analysis software.
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
17.0022.00/hr.
Review Date
09/27/2024 (open until filled)
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Nancy Penningtonat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
