Lab Tech Jobs in Bend, OR (NOW HIRING)

Element has an opening for a Chemist I 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 Laboratory Supervisor 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 I 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 laboratory 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.

****ONLY APPLICANTS THAT SUBMIT A COVER LETTER WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE****

• Solution/sample preparation
• Various laboratory support functions
• Assist with advanced analytical instrumentation and data analysis in analytical methodologies such as GC-MS and/or LC-MS as needed
• Effectively perform project tasks under direction of the Lab Supervisor
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field is required
• Some experience in a laboratory setting, with cGMP experience preferred

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

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.

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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