Research Analyst III, Bioanalytical Chemistry

Job Summary

We are seeking a Research Analyst III for our Bioanalytical Chemistry team for our Safety Assessment site located in Ashland, Ohio.

Serve as lead/primary technician for both basic and complex studies simultaneously. Function as a project scientist on specific projects as deemed appropriate by management. Responsible for developing and performing laboratory procedures. Develop new techniques, procedures, or scientific innovations that expand the capabilities of the department.  Provide leadership and technical guidance in the laboratory. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:

• When functioning as a project scientist, interact with the assigned technical staff to assure the successful execution of assigned studies.
• Prepare study protocols, amendments, tabular data, and manage assigned study documentation.
• Communicate directly with the sponsor representative concerning study-related issues, under the guidance of senior scientific staff and/or management.
• Interpret study data and prepare draft reports for assigned projects.  
• Prepare, conduct, and oversee technical activities for assigned studies, working with the scientific and technical Staff.
• Manage project timelines, resource coordination, and prioritization of assigned studies in conjunction with supervisor and laboratory management, with minimal supervision. 
• When functioning in a technical role, perform study preparation activities including the preparation and maintenance of study notebooks, generating data collection documentation, identifying supply needs, performing laboratory setup, and developing and implementing Study Specific Procedures (as appropriate).  Review the activities and documentation of technicians contributing to the study, and assure full adherence to the study requirements.
• Perform laboratory procedures and collect and record/document research data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), study protocols, study- and laboratory-specific methods or procedures, and company policies/practices.
• Program simple to complex tables for data input and report generation.  Print and edit computer entries (e.g., laboratory data) as needed.
• Take a lead role in reviewing and updating processes and SOPs as assigned.
• Document deviations and incidents. File and address deviations through memoranda to the study files.
• Assist in the development and review of basic to complex study type protocols.
• Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Periodically peer review data, documentation, and tabulated summaries as generated/collected by less experienced technical staff.
• Maintain clean work areas (e.g., laboratory area, animal exam areas).
• Works with scientific staff to develop new techniques and/or procedures to expand capabilities in the department.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay range for this position is $26-28/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location

Job Qualifications

(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• Education:  Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college, preferred. Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in life sciences or related discipline, recommended.
• Experience:  Four to six years related experience in biology, chemistry/pharmacy, or similar lab environment or must have demonstrated full knowledge of competencies and positive performance at the previous level. GLP experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
  Certification/Licensure:  None.
• Other:  Proficient in technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Knowledge of GLP’s and other federal regulations and guidelines. Understanding of routine and complex study design and protocols; able to review basic, complex, and specialized study type protocols and extract pertinent study information.  Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors. Able to quickly learn and utilize computer programs as needed; previous computer experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or supplies.
• Must be able to perform procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards
• Must be able to frequently firmly hold and manipulate work materials while utilizing fine motor skills.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Works in a research environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.  
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to moderate depending upon the task being performed. 

Comments:

• This position may require overtime, weekend, holiday and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed.