Element has an opening for a Principal Chemist/Senior Scientist position at our extractables and leachables (E&L) testing Center of Excellence in Bend, OR. This position will work in a cGMP-regulated environment under the direction of the Chromatography Manager in office settings. The Principal Chemist/Senior Scientist will work with a team completing E&L project work using internal methods, protocols and SOPs according to customer specific requirements. This position requires working in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals, providing ideas to improve efficiency and actively contributing to positive co-worker/customer relationships through efficient interaction on current projects. The Principal Chemist/Senior Scientist will also contribute to team continuous improvement initiatives.

In this position, there are many opportunities for developing strong analytical skills in GC-MS & LC-MS data processing functions and for industry advancement. Element Bend is known for focus, expertise, and scientific contributions in the field of E&L testing for the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. We are a fast-paced and quick-thinking scientific organization that excels in customer service. At the same time, we foster a casual, flexible, and fun supportive team environment.

*Please submit a cover letter with your application to be considered for this position*

• Routinely performs basic through advanced GC data analysis and reviews.
• Performs EI spectral interpretation and GC-MS/FID and HS-GC-MS/FID ID reviews.
• Performs structural elucidation of unknown compounds through spectral interpretation of high resolution accurate mass (HRAM) data.
• Verifies deliverables are performed, documented, and completed according to customer expectations and quality system requirements.
• Provides technical leadership, promotes growth and development within the GC Team and greater Element E&L organization.
• Conducts investigations for failures/deviations/out of spec results.
• Drafts new procedures and revises existing procedures.
• Serves as a specialist on complex technical and business matters in partnership with operations.
• Actively promotes continuous improvement and E&L continuing education.

• PhD in Chemistry or related field.
• 6+ years experience in an analytical setting.
• Prior work experience in an analytical technique (GC-MS/LC-MS) required. cGMP experience preferred.

*Please submit a cover letter with your application to be considered for this position*

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When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

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