Associate Chemist
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a science with emphasis on analytical chemistry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar type of laboratory.
Experience (typically 2-4 years) performing laboratory testing in a regulated environment including:
- Analytical chemistry (UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, pH, moisture determination, titrations, etc.),
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or Gas Chromatography (GC) with associated software packages used in pharmaceutical quality control or similar industry,
- Laboratory testing including the ability to independently troubleshoot analytical method issues,
- Documentation of analytical results in a regulated environment,
- Standard Operating Procedures.
Effective communication (written and verbal) skills.
Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook).
Demonstrated increased responsibility operating laboratory equipment including the ability to independently troubleshoot laboratory equipment and technical systems problems.
Proven ability to work independently with a high level of discretion.
Desirable Qualifications:
Desirable:
Experience (typically 1-2 years) performing:
- Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) with associated software packages used in pharmaceutical quality control or similar industry.
Experience and/or knowledge of:
- Current Good Manufacturing (cGMP) or similar regulations.
- University of Iowa Environmental Health and Safety chemical inventory system.
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and European Pharmacopeia (EP) training.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
