Chemist
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Job Objective
Lukos seeks a dedicated Bioanalytical Chemist seeking to leverage deep expertise in LC-MS/MS method development and biological specimen processing to advance clinical and translational research programs. Proficient in quantitating small-molecule compounds, including antiretroviral and antimicrobial drugs, across diverse biofluids and tissue matrices under BSL-2 protocols and QMS/QMML compliance. Combines high-level instrumental calibration and sample extraction skills with practical experience in complementary serological and molecular assays. Committed to delivering rigorous data integrity, operational quality, and robust analytical support to drive program objectives forward.
Responsibilities
- Process biological and other potentially hazardous specimens, such as blood, tissues, cells and fluids, for chemical drug analysis.
- Develop and validate new analytical methods to measure small molecular weight compounds in biological specimens.
- Collect, process, aliquot and store biological specimens. Analyze antiretroviral and antimicrobial drug distribution in specimens.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments used in the laboratory such as liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments and analytical balances; and record calibration and maintenance for quality management system (QMS) including Quality Manual for Microbiological Laboratories (QMML) related activities.
- Perform serologic and molecular assays and laboratory tasks that are pertinent to program studies
- Maintain experiment records, analyze data, and prepare data/results for presentations and written reports.
Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Chemistry/Biochemistry with 5–7+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in bioanalytical method development and laboratory operations.
- Master’s Degree preferred
Work Location
Atlanta, GA
About Lukos
Lukos delivers professional services to the Department of Defense. Lukos has been one of the most successful and most diversified support companies for US Special Operations Command and its components for over a decade. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.
About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for “wolf”. The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.