Associate Chemist

LabCorp is recruiting for an Associate Chemist in our Calabasas Hills, CA location. This will be a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment. LabCorp has a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.
LabCorp offers opportunities with advancement potential in an influential and expanding company. Be a part of something where you can make an impact on improving health and improving lives.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Gain knowledge of department operations and procedures under direct supervision and in an entry-level capacity.
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples to determine their chemical properties.
• Participates in development of new analytical procedures.
• Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures.
• Records dates of receipt, in use, and expiration for all reagents, kits, controls, and standards used for assigned assays.
• Labels and handles specimens.
• Adds reagents using approved pre-set devices, calibrated and approved automatic devices or fixed volume dispensers.
• Assures reagents and equipment are within expiration periods before use and corrects simple assay problems when found.
• Alerts management as warranted for more complex issues and may provide suggestions for correction.
• Performs, under direct supervision, preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.
• Documents PM appropriately, makes minor repairs and immediately contacts appropriate personnel for problems requiring more complex repairs.
• Trains lab personnel on departmental procedures and company policies and procedures.
• Participates in projects that require training and following established guidelines.
• Performs all duties, including documentation and analysis, associated with assays designated as bioanalytical.
• Reviews SOPS and makes recommendations and updates upon supervisory approval.
• Performs additional support duties in addition to carrying a regular workload (such as validation studies).
• Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other regulatory bodies.
• Documents all activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Normally requires a B.S. Degree in biology, chemistry, analytical chemistry or related science is preferred or Associate's Degree
• 4-6 years related experience