6 Chemistry Specialist jobs in the United States
Automated Chemistry Analytical Specialist
Posted 1 day ago
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Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
Yes
Job Summary:
Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality laboratory services.
Job Duties:
Provides day-to-day technical supervision of testing personnel ensuring the proper performance of all laboratory procedures and report of test results. Promotes standardization through collaboration and coordination within a specialty.
- Performs technical duties and provides technical knowledge and support to staff and clients within a department of responsibility.
- Analyzes technical problems and resolves in accordance with established laboratory policies.
- Reviews test results, quality control records, proficiency testing results and preventative maintenance records.
- Ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems and Quality Assurance deviate from established performance specifications.
- Collaborates the planning of capital purchases and leases with the appropriate section Doctoral Director and Operations Director.
- Participates with the Director and other system colleagues in the development of new testing, validation and evaluation of new equipment, reagents, instrumentation and technologies.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and ensures that compliance of standards is maintained.
- Participates in the analysis of cost for materials and negotiation of contracts to obtain favorable prices.
- Responsible for section purchasing, receiving, and inventory management to reduce costs.
- Accepts responsibility for effective cost accounting and cost management.
- Maintains adequate supply inventory.
- Participates in and coordinates the development of policy and procedure manuals with doctoral director and system colleagues.
- Assures timely and regular review of procedure manuals.
- Provides orientation to all new employees and identifies training needs and ensures that employees receive appropriate in-service training and education for their job responsibilities.
- Continually evaluates monitors and documents the performance of competency of each employee.
- Participates in annual performance appraisals.
- Collaborates with their specialty specific colleagues at other lab locations to assure standardization system-wide.
- Member of the Best Practice Committee for their area of responsibility.
- Encourages and engages in a service-oriented behavior designed to support and meet the needs of our various clients.
- Provides timely consultations and takes prompt action to correct problems and issues.
- Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills and maintain current proficiency.
Position Details:
$12,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS*
Join our Automated Chemistry team at Geisinger Medical Center! We are a CAP-accredited laboratory looking for an Analytical Specialist with experience in chemistry to be part of our clinical team.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in automated chemistry including maintenance, troubleshooting and an advanced understanding of quality control. Experience with Roche Cobas analyzers and Unity a plus.
As an Analytical Specialist you will provide day to day technical supervision of the department ensuring proper performance of all laboratory procedures and reporting of test results. With state-of-the-art analyzers and a broad test menu, you will share the regulatory responsibilities of this robust testing area with a partner.
Tuition reimbursement is available for all full-time employees for job-related undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a medical laboratory scientist required.
Strong chemistry background required. Must have relevant bachelor's degree (BSMT or BSMLS preferred; ASCP required if not a holder of BSMT or BSMLS degree).
- Full time
- GMC
- 7a-3:30p
- May travel to other system locations, 1-2 per year
- May attend national conferences, 1x per year
- Experience Chem Roche analyzers, and advanced QC
- Every 6th weekend, 1 holiday per year
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Medical Technology (Preferred)
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years-Laboratory (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s):
Skills:
Communication, Computer Literacy, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), Laboratory Services, Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Program Specialist - Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Posted 3 days ago
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Location Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Review Date 09/29/2025
Regular/Temporary Regular
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About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job SummaryFacilitates the programmatic operations of the undergraduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Assists the Chair/Associate Chair in preparing and maintaining class schedules in in the system (ensuring accuracy of the entries). Arranges the department classroom needs for events and courses at both
undergraduate and graduate levels. Supervises textbook orders and maintain a waiting list for scheduled courses. Serves as liaison for the College's advising and student success team, ensuring all undergraduate student needs are met in a timely manner. Completes travel and expense reports for graduate and undergraduate students.
- Assists in coordinating the programmatic day to day operations of the Undergraduate programs. Serves as the primary contact for course registrations.
- Assists Chair/Associate Chair in preparing each semester's class schedule and is responsible for corrections and changes in the schedule and classroom and checking for accuracy. Supervises textbook orders and inputs into system each semester.
- Maintains waiting list for scheduled courses, verify pre-requisites for students unable to enroll in courses. Distribute permissions to students who meet requirements for a course but are unable to register themselves due to pre-requisite issues. Maintains knowledge of FERPA as it relates to the confidentiality of student records. Maintains a broad knowledge of enrollment services policies, processes, and procedures within the University. Communicates with students via phone and e-mail messages.
- Acts as liaison with College's Students Advising Team regarding student needs. Maintains and distributes information related to student career preparation and opportunities. Assists faculty in organizing students career events.
- Acts as back-up for the Office Specialist during their absence.
- Assists in organizing departmental events, meetings, conferences. Arranges the department classroom needs for events and courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Completes travel and expense reports for graduate and undergraduate students.
- Serves as the University's credit card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University's credit card policies and procedures.
High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of office or related experience coordinating functions of an office or department.
Desired Qualifications- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Bilingual
Staff
Advertised Salary$35,000 - $40,000
Work Schedule
- Begin time: 8:30 AM
- End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
How To ApplyCurrent Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications ".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To ApplyProspective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications ".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How to Claim Vet PreferenceSince 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:
- Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
- Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
- Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
- Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
- A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.
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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at or email
Sr Specialist, Materials Process Engineer (Chemistry Lab)
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Sr. Specialist Materials Process Engineer (Chemistry Lab)
Job Code: 25586
Job Location: Camden, AR
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week
Job Description:
Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company, is seeking a Sr. Specialist Materials and Process Engineer (Chemistry lab) to join our growing facility in Camden, Arkansas. Senior professional managing complex processes with general oversight. Performs a variety of duties in the mechanical and chemistry areas of the Camden Materials and Process Engineering laboratory. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains laboratory test instrumentation. Works from specifications, operating manuals, engineering drawings and written material test instructions. Works with complex test instrumentation and computer systems. Operates related test instrumentation, conducts routine and complex quality conformance testing, and reports test data in prescribed formats. Operates as a bench laboratory chemist conducting routine and non-routine analyses.
Essential Functions:
+ Handle, process, and mix chemicals in a laboratory setting.
+ Work with lab instrumentation such as FTIR, Instrons, DSC, Microtrac, titrators, & HPLC
+ Sample and test raw materials, propellants, liners, and explosive mixes.
+ Prepare and collect raw test data.
+ Perform complex mathematical calculations.
+ Clean, assemble and dismantle test hardware, test equipment, and test apparatus.
+ Perform laboratory support activities such as instrument calibration, cleaning, inventory, inspections, and material handling.
+ Generate laboratory test reports, retain test data, and disseminate test reports.
+ Generate, review, modify, and submit lab documentation.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant egnieering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
+ Knowledge of testing explosives and energetic materials a plus.
+ Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation.
+ Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation troubleshooting
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
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