Assistant Scientist, Wet Lab - (Ithaca, NY)

PURPOSE Works under close supervision from higher level Scientific and Project Management staff. Performs a variety of technical procedures such as routine sample preparation, method development/optimization and troubleshooting experiments. Also prepares routine solutions and reagents. Assists in maintaining laboratory equipment, supports lab safety, and complies with Quintiles procedures and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) qualifications, as applicable. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare biological samples for quantitative and qualitative analysis. May assist with method development and validation. Responsible for providing clear communication with the Scientific, Project Management and LC/MS/MS teams. Prepare stock and working solutions/standards and QC samples. Aliquots control matrices. Weigh reference compounds, if respirator-certified. Make and record observations, perform calculations, and collect and prepare data for evaluation.