Top 26 Chemist Jobs in Santa Cruz County Ca

Chemistry Lab Analyst (ICP-MS)
Ascend Clinical —Sunnyvale, CA
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Math
- Cleaning
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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NVIGEN —Sunnyvale, CA
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THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES LTD —Scotts Valley, CA
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- Bachelor of Science
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Kodiak Sciences Inc. —Palo Alto, CA
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Carbon, Inc. —Sunnyvale, CA
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Becton Dickinson —San Jose, CA
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Clean Harbors —San Jose, CA
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Kodiak Sciences Inc. —Palo Alto, CA
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Loon —Mountain View, CA
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Scientist, Product Development
Fortera Corporation —San Jose, CA
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- 6 years
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Experimental/Test/Application Scientist: Mass Spectrometry and MS Spectrometer
BaySpec, Inc. —San Jose, CA
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Scientist, LCMS
Eurofins USA Material Sciences —Sunnyvale, CA
- $95,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 2 years
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Senior Research Scientist
Toyota Research Institute —Los Altos, CA
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- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Fair chance
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- Dental insurance
Polymer Chemist/Plating Expert
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
- $161,000 - $221,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
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Scientist, SIMS
Eurofins USA Material Sciences —Sunnyvale, CA
- $95,000 - $125,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
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Environmental Chemist/Scientist
Integral Consulting Inc. —Santa Cruz, CA
- $52,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
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Chemistry Lab Analyst (ICP-MS)

Ascend Clinical -
Sunnyvale, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$30 - $32 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Hydrochemical analysis
Chemical handling safety procedures
EPA
Instrumentation and control systems corrective maintenance
Environmental chemistry
Laboratory equipment performance testing and validation
Laboratory instrument validation
Microbiology testing
Chromatographs
Microbiological water quality analysis
Employee orientation
Mid-level
Proficiency testing
Laboratory staff training
Maintenance activity documentation
Laboratory reports
Quality assurance in testing
Math
Staff training
Laboratory quality control
Laboratory preventive maintenance
Quality control problem-solving
Laboratory specimen handling
Cleaning
Mass spectrometers (MS)
Chemistry
New hire orientation
Microbiological analysis
Chemical testing
Medical terminology

Full Job Description

Chemistry Lab Analyst (ICP-MS)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Why Ascend?

Come work for a company that is transforming the industry!

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:

$30-32/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.

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