Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Lead - Chemical Insights Research Institute
Morrisville, NC On-site
$98,562–$135,523 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Lead at UL Research Institutes Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI), based in our Research Triangle Park, NC facilities. This role serves as the laboratory lead for analytical quality control of Chemical Insights’ chemical libraries and works in close collaboration with the chemical library manager and other research staff to ensure chemical identity of these new chemical libraries. This role also serves as a collaborator on research projects by performing targeted analytical chemistry laboratory experiments, including the generation, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and preparation of data summaries and written reports for analytical chemistry results. Using deep technical knowledge of analytical chemistry, this role will ensure experimental designs and all laboratory experiments and measurements are accurate and technically sound. As the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Lead you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:
What you'll bring
- Demonstrated experience with wet chemistry techniques and sample preparation.
- Proficient in operation, calibration, and maintenance of NMR and LC-MS (QQQ) systems.
- Skilled in NMR data acquisition, spectral interpretation, and quantitative analysis for structural elucidation and purity assessment.
- Advanced knowledge of targeted LC-MS applications.
- Ability to assess analytical quality of chemical stocks and confirm chemical structure and identity.
- Working knowledge of laboratory safety, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to support interdisciplinary analytical chemistry projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
- Effective collaborator with chemists, toxicologists, and informatics professionals.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field and minimum 8 years of directly related work experience, or master's degree and 6 years of directly related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with wet chemistry techniques for sample preparation.