Scientist II at Sonic Healthcare USA in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:




Position Summary:



SRL is the national reference laboratory for Sonic Healthcare USA. As part of this esoteric testing lab, our staff gain new experiences with a unique test menu within a culture of quality and innovation, where we focus on lean processes fueled by a belief in empowered continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on a work environment dedicated to mutual respect where trust and team spirit are an integral part of our daily routine.


The Scientist II is responsible for performing routine and difficult extractions of patient samples and routine analysis of LC-MS/MS or HPLC analytical techniques accurately and efficiently following SRL procedures.



Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares non-critical solutions (mobiles phases and buffers)


• Performs automated and routine liquid-liquid extractions, supported liquid extractions and SPE extractions or dilute and shoot extractions


• Works independently to plan and conduct laboratory work


• Documents promptly and clearly all procedural processes


• Perform basic maintenance and setup of LC-MS/MS or HPLC instruments


• Monitors assays on LC-MS/MS instruments of HPLC instruments


• Independently apply basic troubleshooting skills of instrumentation


• Help maintain lab by cleaning glassware, taking out biohazard bins, and maintenance of small equipment


• Assist with filing of paperwork associated with daily production runs


• Assist with maintaining laboratory inventory

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in a scientific field


• 1+ year of laboratory experience preferred


• 1+ years of extraction experience


• 1+ years of LC-MS/MS experience

Licensure and Certifications:

• None required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions


• Ability to communicate effectively will colleagues, Supervisor and Manager


• Excellent attention to detail


• Basic computer knowledge


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Work


• Must be able to work with frequent interruption and fluctuations in workload


• Ability to meet deadlines


• Ability to perform basic and intermediate calculations as needed


• Ability to follow and implement policies and SOP

Physical Requirements
:

• This position requires some lifting, up to 50 lbs.


• Frequently carrying objects up to 10 lbs.


• This position also requires some pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, bending, and sitting for extended periods.


• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movement, eye-hand-foot coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, balance, depth perception, hearing acuity, color vision, and near and far vision acuity are also required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40



Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)



Job Category:

Laboratory Operations



Company:

Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc


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