Chemistry Lab Analyst

Chemistry Lab Analyst

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Why Ascend?

Ascend Clinical, LLC is one of the highest-volume clinical laboratories in the United States, processing millions of tests each month with advanced tools and technology. For over 30 years, we've set the standard for service and excellence in testing.

What sets Ascend apart is our unique combination of clinical and healthcare water testing as we drive innovation across multiple areas of laboratory science. We're growing rapidly and looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace new challenges, and want to help shape what's next.

Job Summary

The Chemistry Lab Analyst will perform moderate to high complexity testing on non-clinical specimens. Will operate and maintain highly complex instrumentations such as Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Ion Chromatography (IC), as well as demonstrate proficiency on routine environmental testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting in accordance with protocols established by Ascend Clinical. Perform a variety of standardized microbiological tests such as heterotrophic place counts and endotoxin detection assay. Processes specimens, performs test preparation, specimen verification and tracking, all related clerical functions and general clean-up tasks for routine as well as high complex tests. Reports, analyzes, and verifies environmental results, which are substantiated by the proper use of quality control systems. Must recognize problems, identify causes and determine alternative methods and solutions. Actively contributes to quality assurance activities and participates in proficiency testing.

Responsibilities:

• Knows and complies with all Ascend Clinical policies and procedures: General Policies, Chemical Hazard, Illness and Injury Prevention Program, Quality Assurance Program and ELAP. Understands the hazards associated with failing to follow those procedures
• Performs high complexity testing of water analysis according to EPA, AAMI, and/or ELAP guidelines
• Proficient in setting up multiple laboratory instrumentations used for non-clinical specimens
• Instrument daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance
• Troubleshooting instruments
• Instrument validation
• Attends and completes advance training for department instrumentations
• Capable of assisting in sample processing and preparation in high complex test environments
• Actively participates in facility's Quality Assurance program
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff members, as directed by management
• Assumes responsibility for special projects, as directed by management
• Oversees completion of maintenance records and workstation/instrument supplies. Ensures that regular preventive maintenance by the manufacturer has been completed

Qualifications:

• College degree, science related preferred or equivalent number of years of relevant job experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• Proficient in chemistry, math, medical terminology, knowledge of specimen preparation techniques, and principles of operation of common laboratory instruments
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and high complexity instrumentation such as ICP-MS and IC
• Ability to follow complicated instructions with accuracy and perform detailed tasks thoroughly and completely

Compensation:

• $25-35/hr
• Compensation may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to individual competencies, education/professional certifications, experience and performance in the role

Benefits:

As an Ascend Clinical employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Ascend Clinical, LLC is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.  The company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.