Analytical Chemist, Human Nutrition -Lab Burgess

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Job Summary
UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring for Analytical Chemist, Human Nutrition, Lab Burgess
Works under minimal direction to provide analytical chemistry skills and support within a mass spectrometry laboratory, or research setting. Responsible for the engineering and technical operations of the organization, managing or performing scientific research. Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests using instrumental techniques in making qualitative and quantitative analyses.
Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or other engineering-focused majors with zero (0) to four (4) years year related experience.
Job Duties
Provides analytical chemistry expertise in the performance of laboratory measurements, data collection, and analysis using chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Selects and determines correct analytical methods in approach to research investigation and in design of investigational goals. Adapts or develops methods to meet research goals.
Makes and records observations and measurements. Compiles and collates resulting experimental data.
Sets up and operates HPLC, GC, and MS instruments and other equipment used for the extraction and preparation of samples.
Trouble shoots, repairs, and adapts equipment.
Researches options and makes recommendations for new equipment and supplies. Devising research methods, preparing technical specifications, and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes.
Conducts research to develop or improve analytical techniques, methodology, procedures. Investigating application of instruments in analysis.
Assembles and maintains equipment in accordance with specifications for analyzing data samples.
Performs statistical and other analyses and prepares technical reports regarding methodology and results.
May provide working supervision to technicians or research personnel of lower grade.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Work requires knowledge of chromatography and mass spectrometry which includes electronics, high pressure and high vacuum plumbing, IT, networks, and other aspects of the equipment.
Work requires verbal, computer, and other technical skills.
Work requires ability to skillfully operate manual hand and power tools.
Work requires ability to multitask.
Work requires wide range of physical activities.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a research laboratory with frequent exposure to moving mechanical and electrical parts and regular exposure to noise and hazardous equipment or materials.
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