ON THE HUNT FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL/R&D CHEMIST (F/T) - BUCKS COUNTY, PA!

***ALL UCT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE & TOBACCO FREE**

(pre-employment includes drug & nicotine screening, physical and background check)

***Qualified candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S., local candidates preferred***

We are a world leading specialty chemical manufacturing company with products that serve the environmental, forensics, food and beverage, clinical, pharma, and cannabis industries. An opportunity has arisen at our corporate headquarters in Bucks County, PA for a full-time, R&D Chemist with a focus on sample preparation, method development, use of solid phase extraction and QuEChERs for food safety, cannabis and environmental testing, some research, and who has a solid background with GCMS & LCMS instrumentation. This individual must be a self-starter, driven and possesses excellent organizational and communication skills.

We are looking for an individual who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in our research department that offers training and growth opportunities. If working with a collaborative team of accomplished individuals focused on solving complex technical challenges is of interest, we want to talk with you!

SUMMARY:

Primarily responsible for performing routine tests and analysis related to research and development projects. Other responsibilities include archiving test data, troubleshooting analysis problems, method development, sample prep, solid-phase extraction and maintenance of the R&D lab.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine solid phase extractions on biological specimens.
• Plan and execute method development, method validation and method transfer studies; independently and as part of a team.
• Assist in the development of new methods to address customers and/or client’s needs or specific requests using existing sample preparation and chromatography products.
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments including GC-MS, GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS.
• Stay up to date with US FDA and EPA guidelines and other industry regulations to ensure UCT products can be used in future methods for food safety, cannabis, and environmental testing that involve the use of solid-phase extraction, QuEChERS, and GC-MS or LC-MS analysis.
• Provide technical laboratory support for research projects involving food safety, environmental testing (e.g. drinking water) and cannabis.
• Execute presentations, training, and educational seminars geared towards the food safety, cannabis, and environmental markets when called upon.
• Assist Quality Control team when needed to assess the effectiveness and cleanliness of select UCT consumables and sorbents that are commonly utilized in food safety, cannabis, and environmental testing.
• Must be familiar with basic chemical principals.
• Design and troubleshoot research projects with assistance from the R&D Supervisor.
• Archive Test data and results.
• Perform a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Assist other chemists in the maintenance and upkeep of the lab.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; scientific writing experience preferred.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary group.
• Must be a highly motivated individual, a self-starter, and be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented personality with the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Food Safety, or related scientific field of study, Master's preferred
• Prior experience working with solid phase extraction (SPE) and QuEChERS
• Minimum of 2 years method development and sample preparation and/or appropriate laboratory experience is required.
• Minimum 2 years LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS experience is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Environment: lab setting; Employee may be exposed to hazardous materials.
• Employee will be required to handle and manage hazardous waste.
• Additional hazardous waste training will be required annually.

UCT offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Co. paid Short Term Disability, Co. paid Term Life Insurance, 401K (match), supplemental disability and term life insurance, Paid Time Off, and holidays, along with a dynamic work environment. We offer challenging projects and training to ensure your success.

UCT’s mission is to establish and maintain a leadership position in the specialty chemical market for organosilicon products. Our products serve the environmental, forensics, food and beverage, clinical, pharma and cannabis industries. As a company, we consistently strive to distinguish ourselves from competitors in terms of service, pricing and quality. To accomplish this goal, we continue to invest in the best people, providing them with the finest tools available. Through excellence, UCT is committed to meeting not only the customer’s needs of today but also those of tomorrow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,208.12 - $159,362.02 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have solid GCMS and LCMS experience?
• Do you have experience with solid phase extraction and QuEChERS?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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