Extraction Specialist

Keystone Laboratory, Inc. is currently seeking a dedicated employee, who can demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the laboratory process, accurate data entry, performing a variety of routine scientific tasks that provide experience and familiarization with the scientific staff, methods, practices and programs. Must be able to work independently with little supervision; receive specific and detailed instructions and be able to follow as to required tasks and results expected.

This is an entry-level position with room for advancement. Minimum starting pay begins at $18.00 per hour, with considerations given for skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review LC/MS and GC/MS data and report results.

• Sample prep for LC/MS and GC/MS analysis.

• LC/MS and GC/MS instrument maintenance.

• General lab duties (making reagents, etc.).

• Must have strong math and analytical problem solving

• Must have the ability to enter data accurately in a computer system

• Must have the ability to quickly learn new computer systems for data entry and inquiry

• Must maintain security and document/report problems to the supervisor (QA/QC Official, Certifying Scientist or Scientific Director.)

• Must demonstrate the ability to work well under production pressures and deadlines.

• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, supervisors and others on Company premises.

• Must demonstrate the ability to complete an assigned task in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness and must understand and follow all safety rules.

• Must be regular and predictable in attendance.

• Must be available to work occasional weekends, nights and after normal business hours, and on short notice, if required.

• Must be detailed oriented and can perform data entry quickly but most importantly accurately.

  Requirements

• Self-motivated and disciplined

• Organized and Detail oriented

• Apply relevant local, state and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA.

• Complete and follow in house training.

• Work with little supervision yet effectively follow directions of supervisors and other management level personnel.

• Dedicated to high quality work and Company Spirit

• Willing to learn and or suggest new ways of doing the team’s work

  Skills to perform additional responsibilities such as the following make a candidate highly desirable.

• Instrument maintenance on GC/MS, LC/MS/MS, liquid handling robotics, immunoassay analyzers, etc.

• IT skills for Computer maintenance/software installation

• SQL or VBA for LIMS configuration/Instrument automation

  Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a natural science such as Biology or Chemistry (preferred) to meet regulatory requirements.

  Essential Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

  Offer of employment with Keystone Laboratory, Inc. is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check and drug screening, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

  Keystone Laboratory, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law.