UCT Inc · 17 hours ago
Forensic R&D Technical Scientist
Bristol, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expUnited Chemical Technology (UCT) is a leader in specialty chemical products, focusing on silica based phase extraction technology. The Forensic R&D Technical Scientist will drive R&D initiatives, develop applications for sample preparation products, and provide technical support to customers and the sales team.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Drive R&D initiatives by executing laboratory project goals under the guidance of the R&D Team Manager, contributing to new product development, experimental evaluations, and preparation of application notes
Independently initiate and develop SPE applications by exploring innovative uses for existing products to expand their applicability in forensic and toxicological workflows
Staying current with emerging trends and techniques and applying UCT products to new applications for evaluation and comparison
Collaborate with Quality Control as needed to design evaluations and experiments that enhance product testing and performance
Publish at least two scientific papers or posters annually on newly developed applications of UCT products
Actively participate in professional organizations (e.g., AAFS, SOFT) to expand knowledge of SPE applications in forensic and toxicological fields
Provide timely and accurate technical support for customer inquiries and sales requests, addressing their needs effectively
Support our technical continuing education program by developing and maintaining training and workshops for the Sales Team, distributors, and customers, educating them on the effective use of UCT products and relevant forensic toxicology knowledge to enable productive sales interactions and technical discussions
Must be available to travel up to 30% of time to include applicable conferences and tradeshows, domestic/international customer visits, and distributor training
Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and effective teamwork across the group and other company departments
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong experience in sample preparation method development in an R&D environment, particularly with SPE and QuEChERs products
Proven ability to work independently in the laboratory, utilizing LC-MS/MS and GC-MS instrumentation, while applying analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to evaluate current products and recommend improvements for UCT's products and their applications
Highly adaptable and organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results on schedule
Effective collaborator and team leader, with strong communication skills to convey complex technical information and support cross-functional decision-making
Bachelor's degree in Forensic Toxicology, Chemistry, or a related field, with an emphasis on chemical analysis
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a forensic laboratory performing drug analysis and method development
Hands-on experience using sample preparation products (SPE, QuEChERS) in conjunction with GC, LC, GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS
Demonstrated ability to develop new methods, establish validation criteria, and define specifications
Familiarity with competitors' products and a strong interest in toxicological analysis
Awareness of current industry trends and emerging approaches in analytical method development
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
UCT Inc
UCT Inc is a chemicals firm providing polymer SPE, derivatizing reagents, GC liners, and manifolds.
51-200 employees
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