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JRF America

Lab Technician

Scientist I / Entry Level Chemist

JRF America, a member of the JRF Global group, established in 2008 is a Fully Independent Contract Research Laboratory (CRO) specialized in a higher tier regulatory chemistry services to the agrochemical sector. Our extensive expertise includes managing large study programs, field study components & understanding regulatory needs at a state, national, and international level. Studies are performed in accordance with GLP guidelines. We have the latest and most sensitive analytical instruments including HPLC/UPLC instruments with Sciex 4000 and 6500 Q Trap Mass Spectrometers, and a B-Ram radio analysis detector, to name a few.

JRF America strives to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand and appreciate the importance of our mission and what we do. When you consider an opportunity at JRF America you will be joining a dedicated and professional group.

Experience and competencies in the following is a Plus -

Bachelor of Science or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry or other science-related field, or has comparable industrial credentials.
1-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting (QA experience preferred)

Key Job Responsibilities –

Set up experiments under the guidance of a Scientist II and/or Team Lead
Operate equipment, observe and log the progress of experiments
Promptly submit experimental data / findings to the supervisor
Promptly inform the supervisor of any problems encountered during the experiments.
Assist in data entry in various formats and verify accuracy of data entry
Assist in writing drafts of Protocols and Reports
Provide a daily update on the progress, findings and results for each experiment.
Compile the data as directed by the supervisor
Check the quality and accuracy of the data before submission to the supervisor

Additional Info –

Position Type - Full Time
Package - Commensurate with expertise and experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Company-paid Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage, Retirement savings with a generous company match, Paid holidays and vacation time

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Scientist II

JRF America, a member of the JRF Global group, established in 2008 is a Fully Independent Contract Research Laboratory (CRO) specialized in a higher tier regulatory chemistry services to the agrochemical sector. Our extensive expertise includes managing large study programs, field study components & understanding regulatory needs at a state, national, and international level. Studies are performed in accordance with GLP and via EPA, OECD, and any other guidelines applicable. We have the latest and most sensitive analytical instruments including HPLC/UPLC instruments with Sciex 4000 and 6500 Q Trap Mass Spectrometers, LSC, and a B-Ram radio analysis detector, to name a few.

Experience and competencies in the following is a Plus:

Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Science with minimum 3-5 years’ experience in analytical chemistry & agrochemical.
Knowledge of extraction procedures and basic fundamental of separation chemistry.
Total knowledge of guidelines utilized to run high tier metabolism studies and residue studies.
Ability to independently run instruments such as: HPLC/MS/MS, GC/MS/MS, UV, and others.
GLP experience and have worked on GLP studies as they relate to the agro or pharmaceutical industries.
Team management experience and coordination
Report and protocol writing experience

Key Job Responsibilities:

Design experiments and studies, manage resources, both equipment and personnel, and organize experimental set up
Design new studies under the guidance of the team leads
Work with the Team Leads to develop protocols and run studies for our clients
Instrument operation and data interpretation as primary review
Act as study director in multiple studies and in different departments
Review data and provide timely updates to sponsors
Relationship Management for key accounts
Report writing
Organizing resources to improve the efficiency of the lab process
Review SOP’s to provide feedback and contribute towards improvement
Orient, mentor and teach laboratory methods, procedures and techniques to new chemists
Demonstrate effective teamwork skills by knowledge sharing
Take on formally assigned additional duties as a part of routine job performance
Participate on special project teams as requested by management
Volunteer to serve on various committees and panels to the benefit of the laboratory (e.g. Safety Committee)

Additional Information:

Position Type: Full-Time
Package: Commensurate with expertise and experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Company-paid Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage, Retirement savings with a generous company match, Paid holidays and vacation time

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Team Lead

Experience and competencies in the following is a Plus:

Master Degree/PhD in Science with minimum 5-8 years’ experience in analytical chemistry & agrochemical.
Strong fundamental knowledge of the chemistry for extraction and concentration of the moieties of interest from complicated matrices like soil, water, waste-water, plant and animal tissues.
Ability to tune and optimize compounds for mass spectrometers as part of an HPLC/MS system.
GLP experience
Total understanding of guidelines and study conduct as it applies to residue and metabolism

Key Job Responsibilities:

Design experiments and studies, manage resources, both equipment and personnel, and organize experimental set up
Work with the Group Leads to interpret data and present the results and conclusions with scientific proof/references.
Act as a technical liaison with the sponsor, organize regular technical calls to explain experimental results, suggest technically sound, innovative and reliable ways to undertake the studies, and justify the scientific findings using sound judgment on case to case basis, to produce scientifically defensible data.
Protocol and Report writing/reviewing
Guide and help Scientist II to develop into their roles and prepare for a new role, as applicable
Ensure all GLP processes are followed and adhered to
Ensure studies are on track and no delay will occur due to errors or lack of organization.
Manage the resources in conjunction with Group Leads to ensure that laboratory is effective and efficient.
Determine ways to improve in-house processes and develop new innovative way to do things.
Ensure study directors are meeting their timelines while ensuring total scientific integrity
Present work at conferences, as applicable
SOP review and development
Use management tools to ensure the study directors are following procedures and ensuring timelines are met
Provide the Group Lead with weekly or monthly review of concurrent studies and their progress
Ensure safety protocols are always followed

Additional Info:

Position Type: Full-Time
Package: Commensurate with expertise and experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Company-paid Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage, Retirement savings with a generous company match, Paid holidays and vacation time

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Group Lead

We have the latest and most sensitive analytical instruments including HPLC/UPLC instruments with Sciex 4000 and 6500 Q Trap Mass Spectrometers, and a B-Ram radio analysis detector, to name a few.

Experience and competencies in the following is a Plus -

Master Degree/PhD in Science with minimum 8+ years’ experience in analytical chemistry & agrochemical.
Expertise and experience in extremely low level detection and quantification of parent compounds, impurities, metabolites and degradants.
Strong fundamental knowledge of the chemistry involved in extraction and concentration of the moieties of interest from complicated matrices like soil, water, waste-water, plant and animal tissues.
Ability to tune mass spectrometers and optimize compounds effectively as part of an HPLC/MS system.
GLP experience
Total understanding of guidelines and regulatory requirements
Industry norm experience

Key Job Responsibilities:

Design experiments and studies, manage resources, both equipment and personnel, and organize experimental set up.
Interpret data and present the results and conclusions with scientific proof/references
Act as a technical liaison with the sponsor, organize regular technical calls to explain experimental results, suggest technically sound, innovative and reliable ways to undertake the studies, and justify the scientific findings using sound judgment on case to case basis, to produce scientifically defensible data.
Protocol and Report writing/reviewing
Supervise Residue/ Metabolism Teams and ensure that they are properly trained for their projects.
Improve efficiency in the lab processes
Be able to explain data to regulatory entities
Present work from the laboratory in different conferences
Help in research projects for scientist within the laboratory
Ensure equipment is maintained as per GLP and all GLP processes are adhered to effectively and comprehensively.
Develop new resources for the laboratory to bring in new work
Help, develop and guide Team Leads and Scientist II into their role or a new role, as applicable
Help update and develop SOP’s
Ensure safety procedures and protocols are followed
Provide weekly or monthly updates to management on the laboratory progress and effectiveness

Additional Info -

Position Type - Full Time based out of Audubon, PA
Package - Commensurate with expertise and experience;
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Company-paid Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage, Retirement savings with a generous company match, Paid holidays and vacation time.

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Quality Assurance Officer

Experience and competencies in the following is a Plus:

Bachelor of Science or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry or other science-related field, or has comparable industrial credentials.
1-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting (QA experience preferred)
Good verbal and excellent written communication skills and the ability to work within a highly government-regulated area.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Position provides quality assurance (QA) functions for the US based regulatory chemistry program, requiring knowledge and experience with local, state, federal, and foreign government regulations (e.g., U.S. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act, U.S. Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), European and Canadian OECD, and JMAFF study requirements).
Assists in maintaining the QA database system for JRF America.
Assists in scheduling and conducting inspections of JRF America studies and facilities to ensure that all studies and facilities are conducted in accordance with the appropriate GLP regulations, including:
- Reviewing protocols, amendments, and deviations,
- Inspecting data and reports to confirm that the methods, procedures, and observations are accurately and completely described, and that the reported results accurately and completely reflect the raw data of the studies,
- Coordinating and responding to external audits (e.g., sponsor and regulatory agency audits) and ensuring adequate corrective actions to any findings.
Assists in GLP training and education; and miscellaneous support duties as needed.

Additional Info:

Position Type: Full-Time
Package: Commensurate with expertise and experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Company-paid Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage, Retirement savings with a generous company match, Paid holidays and vacation time

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