Laboratory Analyst, Wet Chemistry - Knoxville, TN

Laboratory Analyst - Wet Chemistry

Galbraith Laboratories, Inc. is an independent analytical contract laboratory with over 70 years of experience in the global marketplace. We provide services to a wide range of industry, government, academia, pharmaceutical, and many other business segments. Whether it is a routine analytical test, a complex analysis, a custom developed method or the validation of a method, Galbraith has earned an international reputation for recognizing and solving our clients' analytical challenges.

We are seeking a day shift Laboratory Analyst to join our Wet Chemistry analytical laboratory. The position entails preparing and analyzing a wide variety of client samples using analytical chemistry methodologies, including classical wet chemistry, distillation, elemental, gravimetric, Kjeldahl nitrogen, spectroscopic, and volumetric titration techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing samples, standard reference materials, reagents, and/or solutions.

• Maintaining a clean and well-organized work area.

• Performing and documenting routine maintenance and calibration of instrumentation.

• Documenting/recording raw data and results of analyses.

• Executing analytical procedures in accordance with the appropriate regulations.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess a B.S./B.A. degree in a field such as Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, etc., and have one to two years of previous analytical chemistry laboratory experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will also be considered.

• Experience in a GLP/cGMP and ISO regulated environment is preferred.

• An ideal candidate will have familiarity with United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Food Chemical Codex (FCC), or other compendial methods.

• The candidate must be a good critical thinker and problem solver, possess good interpersonal skills, and have good technical writing and communication skills.

• The ability to prioritize, multi-task, and interpret mathematical relationships.

• Possess a willingness to learn in a team-based environment.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a group.

• Good attention to detail.

• The ability to see fine details such as fill lines on volumetric flasks and burettes and to manipulate small items such as capsules, tweezers, etc.

• Basic computer skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.