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Associate Investigator

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Delaware, Newark
Apr 02, 2026
Job Title: Associate Investigator Work Location: Newark, DE, 19711 Duration: 12 Months Schedule: 40 hours per week Shift Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Interview Process: Yes - Phone screen followed by onsite interviews with multiple team members Position Description Develop and apply modern analytical techniques to support toxicity testing for agricultural products, intermediates, metabolites, and impurities, under the supervision of a Principal Investigator. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field GLP laboratory experience Hands-on experience with HPLC and UHPLC Experience handling radioactive samples Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Primary Duties & Responsibilities Receive radioactive test substances in compliance with NRC requirements Prepare solvent stocks and analyze radioactivity and radiopurity Prepare study doses using non-radiolabeled and -labeled test substances Analyze prepared doses for radioactivity, radiopurity, and chemical concentration, and enter results into the DEBRA database Operate, maintain, and calibrate analytical instruments, including: LC/UV/radiochemical detectors LC-MS/MS Liquid scintillation counters Fraction collectors Process -labeled biological samples (urine, bile, feces, tissues) using techniques such as liquid extraction and SPE Develop and apply chromatographic methods to separate, identify, and quantify actives and metabolites for GLP toxicity studies Perform and document all work in compliance with GLP and regulatory guidelines Perform laboratory and equipment custodial duties Qualifications B.S. in Chemistry or related field Minimum 3 years of experience in a GLP laboratory (preferred) Experience with sample handling, method development, and chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC) with scintillation and DAD detectors Experience with LC/MS and LC-MS/MS preferred Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or with minimal supervision Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Good written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with (or ability to learn) software such as DEBRA, LAURA, OpenLab, and Xcalibur