Element has an opening for a Chemist II or Chemist III 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 a Team Lead or other senior staff member in laboratory and office settings. The position 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 Chemist II or Chemist III will also contribute to team continuous improvement initiatives.

In this position, there are many opportunities for developing strong analytical skills in LC-MS/GC-MS 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 flexible and fun team environment while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

• Member of LC-MS or GC-MS team utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation to perform E&L sample and data analysis.
• Effectively perform project tasks under direction of Team Lead and Chromatography Manager.
• Create, revise or review controlled procedures and participate in the maintenance and continuous improvement of our Quality System.
• Promote growth and development within analytical team and greater Element Bend organization.
• Depending on experience, may assist with protocol and report writing and reviewing.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years experience (for Chemist II) or 4 years experience (for Chem III) in a laboratory setting, with cGMP experience preferred.
• Prior experience analytical technique such as LC-MS or GC-MS required.

*Only Applicants that submit a cover letter will be considered for this role*

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At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor 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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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