Senior Research Chemist
Springborn Smithers Laboratories (Barnstable, Massachusetts)

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Company Overview

Web Site: www.springbornsmithers.com

Springborn Smithers Laboratories specializes in contract research and regulatory compliance for the pharmaceutical, agrichemical and specialty chemical industries. For more than 30 years, Springborn has maintained a leadership position and earned an excellent reputation in the areas of ecotoxicology, environmental fate and metabolism, and analytical services. A global client base is served from laboratories strategically located in Massachusetts, North Carolina and Switzerland and an office in Japan.

The Smithers Group is privately held with its world headquarters based in Akron, Ohio. With approximately 500 employees worldwide, the company has been synonymous with quality, integrity, professionalism and customer service since 1925. It is an ongoing strategy of The Smithers Group and its management to achieve significant long term growth in each of the individual business areas, reinforced by an ongoing investment in each. This diversified business base ensures a healthy and financially solid organization.

The Smithers Group is a team of innovative professionals providing high-quality, timely, value-added services to their clients. Their success is achieved through honesty in thought, word and action toward their clients, fellow employees, communities and suppliers. Ethical conduct and sincerity of purpose characterizes The Smithers Group.

Position Overview

This position reports directly to the Manager, Chemistry and involves both supervisory and technical expertise.  The chemist will be responsible for maintenance of selected equipment, primarily High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry, and other standard and non-standard analytical instrumentation.  Additionally, the chemist will develop new methodology for analysis of trace constituents in testing media (water, soil, tissue) worked with in the lab.  After method development, some period of routine analysis (usually weeks) is required and transmission of an understanding of the method to professional and technical help is done.  Results of the routine analysis are compiled and reported to various personnel in the facility, as well as clients.  Finally, supervision of the technical staff is split up amongst the chemists. Responsibility for reviews, promotions, and accounting of time worked are some of the tasks.

Job Summary

The Senior Research Chemist is expected to take initiative and develop novel approaches to analytical problem solving.  Past job experience or training gained obtaining a Masters degree appropriate to analytical chemistry is required.  The Senior Research Chemist is expected to have developed an ability to develop methods quickly, and have enough experience with different types of methodology to provide themselves as a reference source for other analytical chemists in the facility.  Additionally, the individual must be able to represent Springborn Smithers Laboratories, to clients both over the phone and in person, and transmit a professional image.  This position has the capability to act as a Study Director for analytical chemistry studies conducted at Springborn Smithers.

A.  Job Duties

Essential Functions:

1.         Validates and develops new testing methodologies.

2.         Schedules analyses.

3.         Records and organizes data in laboratory notebooks and summarizes data using             

            computer programs.

4.         Trains chemists and technicians.

5.         Provides summaries to program supervisors, study directors and clients.

Good technical writing skills in analytical chemistry [written and oral comprehension, written and oral expression].  Ability to integrate observations (visual and written, discrimina­tion) into evaluation process.  College math [mathematical reasoning, memorizing].  Ability to work at a fast pace without compromising accuracy or completeness, prioritize work assignments and handle stress [high productivity].

 B. Chemical Safety

1.         Directs chemical use, chemical labeling, and chemical storage.

2.         Maintains safety awareness to subordinate staff.

C. Laboratory Safety

1.         Knowledgeable and conforms to all relevant safety information, within area of responsi­bility, including use of specialized safety equipment such as respirators.

Job Specifications

M.S./Ph.D. in Chemistry or related subject area, or B.S. in Chemistry or related subject area plus 5-7 years job experience.

Proficient in documentation and procedures required by Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations and Springborn Smithers Laboratories Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 

Proficiency with  EZChrom and Chem Station platforms is a plus.

Please submit your resume for consideration via monster, email: hr@springbornsmithers.com or fax to 508-291-3008.