Position performs technical and professional work to include chemical assays (independently interpret physical data; refines techniques and methods; analyzes work produced and corrects errors); writes reports on work accomplished

Position demonstrates knowledge of chemistry and separation science and illustrates skill in organic chemistry techniques including the handling of air- sensitive compounds; demonstrates ability to follow written and/or oral instructions; works with little direct supervision; maintains an organized, safe work environment; maintains detailed laboratory notebooks

Develops new protocols to separation of organic chemical ligands and probes; organizes and stores data (interprets data; confirms findings; compiles and presents scientific data/reports); operates, troubleshoots, and maintains existing and new highly technical instruments and equipment (HPLC, Rotary Evaporators, vacuum pumps, Kugelrohr apparatus, medium Pressure chromatography, solvent purification apparatus, and peptide synthesizer); demonstrates skill in the operation of personal computers and related software programs (MS Word, Excel, ChemDraw and PowerPoint) with the ability to learn other software

Demonstrates effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a divers group of individuals; interacts with laboratory supervisor weekly to assist in data interpretation, experimental design, preparations and set-up

Provides laboratory maintenance (accurately makes reagents and buffers; purifies organic chemicals; compiles and presents oral & written scientific data and reports; handles air-sensitive compounds; conducts recrystallization and distillation to establish chemical purity; maintains a list of and [re]orders stock reagents; performs repetitive and complex tasks; work is performed in a laboratory spending a significant amount of time at experimental benches; regularly handles organic solvents and reagents; must be able to work irregular hours including nights and weekends as needed

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, and/or a related field and three (3) years of related experience, including experience in the laboratory, or a combination of experience and education

Knowledge of chemistry, separation science, and laboratory techniques and protocols

Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information and make sound experimental and theoretical recommendations

Ability to operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair instruments and equipment

Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to maintain accurate records with attention to detail

Ability to compile and present scientific data/reports

Demonstrated skill in the operation of personal computers and related software programs

Demonstrated organizational, time management, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills

Ability to ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and act with initiative

Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to work in a laboratory spending a significant amount of time at laboratory benches; must be able to handle organic solvents and reagents; must be able to move and manipulate (for use and repair) vacuum pumps weighing up to 66 #