Chemist

Position Details:

Job Title: Chemist

Duration : 6-12 + Months

Location : Chesterfield, MO
Pay rate : $35-40/hr

POSITION SUMMARY

Analytical Chemist for Enzyme Engineering

The role requires working in various labs, thus good interpersonal skills and a strong background in analytical chemistry are crucial for success in this position.

Duration: 6 months with a possibility of renewal

Job Summary:

Seeking a highly skilled Analytical Chemist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for method development, sample preparation, and conducting Liquid Chromatography ( LC) , Liquid Chromatography -Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and/ or Spectroscopy analysis of active ingredients and their metabolites in various matrices, including environmental samples, microbial cultures, and plant materials. This role is critical in advancing our research on enzyme engineering and ensuring the quality and integrity of our analytical results.

Key Responsibilities:

– Develop and optimize analytical methods for the detection and quantification of active ingredients and their metabolites in complex matrices.

– Prepare samples from environmental sources, microbial cultures, and plant matrices for analysis.

– Develop automated workflows to streamline end to end workflow.

– Operate and maintain liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) instruments, ensuring accurate and reliable results.

– Analyze data generated from LC-MS and interpret results in the context of project objectives.

– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design experiments and troubleshoot analytical challenges.

– Document experiments, methodologies, and findings in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.

– Stay current with advancements in analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation.

– Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.

– Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the laboratory.

**Qualifications: **

– Master?s degree or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.

– Proven experience in method development and diverse sample preparation for LC-MS analysis.

– Strong understanding of chemical analysis techniques and instrumentation.

– Familiarity with environmental chemistry and analysis of biological samples is a plus.

– Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

– Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

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Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.