Analytical Chemist
Analytical Chemist
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Position Summary
Walsh University is seeking an Analytical Chemist to assist the Director of Scientific Excellence Laboratory and other faculty and staff on an as needed projectbyproject basis. Located in North Canton Ohio the University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to students in graduate and undergraduate programs for 61 years.
Some of the strongest programs on campus include chemistry biology business and health sciences like PT OT and nursing. Walsh has substantial relationships with our regional business community and have created unique partnerships and new and innovative opportunities to serve businesses and be a local regional national and international resource.
In 2019 Walsh created a collaborative partnership with Shimadzu Instruments to acquire a suite of some of the most stateoftheart analytical equipment in the market offering unique liberal arts experiences for our undergraduate students while providing a new contract research and analytical services to regional businesses and organizations. Walsh University is seeking to hire an Analytical Chemist to perform select lab activities and assist in specific projects. Activities include but are not limited to conducting routine chemical and elemental analysis instrument maintenance and quality control activities. The candidate will need to be a competent analytical chemist with substantial skills in the latest instrumental methods.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Understanding of analytical technology method development method qualification/validation and regulatory analytical requirements.
- Conduct day to day lab operations by managing multiple analytical project related to the development validation and/or troubleshooting of sensitive efficient and reliable assays for selected client projects
- Work in conjunction with the DCSEL and clients to ensure ontime delivery of results
- Maintain proper lab protocols for safety reliability regulatory reporting as needed and other functions as needed.
- Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition; recognizes any malfunctions and troubleshoots as needed.
- Conduct routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments and equipment.
- Works collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to communicate with the DCSEL about projects develop strategies to adjust for complications ensures client needs are met.
- Ensures that analytical records are properly maintained instrument logs are current and all needed records are current and stored properly.
- Works with the chemistry faculty relative to proper disposal of chemical waste and needed glassware.
- Maintains a clean and professional lab work environment.
- Performs other tasks as requested by DCSEL relative to projects protocols client needs.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)
Must understand and support the Mission Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae and possess the following:
Education:
- PhD in analytical chemistry or related discipline
- MS in analytical chemistry or related discipline with 2 years relevant experience
- BS in analytical chemistry or related discipline with 3 years relevant experience
- Industry experience preferred familiarity with Shimadzu analytical equipment is a plus
- Experience with EPA OSHA and ISO 9000 or higher regulations is preferred
Work Experience:
- Laboratory experience performing method development qualification and validation activities
- Have working knowledge of spectroscopy ICP HPLC GC and MS instruments and techniques
- Experience with routine analytical instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
Skills and abilities:
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fastpaced changing and challenging environment.
- Ability to successfully work in a team environment with collaborative skills and accountability
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Selfmotivating shows initiative results oriented focused on continuous improvement and willing to work diligently to help the DCSEL achieve goals.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Mobility to work in standard office setting and use standard office equipment including extensive use of a computer and keyboard
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Gross and fine manipulation
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to verbally express information or instructions
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume unofficial transcripts etc.
About Walsh University
Walsh University is seeking a dynamic energetic and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private values based Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence a diverse community and close studentteacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo Christian tradition diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Gig
