Spectroscopist vs analytical technician

Differences between spectroscopist and analytical technician duties and responsibilities

Spectroscopist example responsibilities.

• Manage the QC program for custom synthesize DNA (oligomer) using laser base mass spectroscopy (MALDI-TOF).
• Manage QC of molecular beacons by fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Perform routine NMR maintenance, including liquid nitrogen and liquid helium fills.
• Decrease sample evaluation times from days to hours by performing in-house IR analysis on submit samples.
• Perform large-scale purification using FPLC, HPLC, immuno-affinity chromatography.
• Establish the pharmaceutical testing laboratory and transition the laboratory to being fully functional in GMP compliance.
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Analytical technician example responsibilities.

• Start mixer and allow it to run for prescribe time to attain specify viscosity and color.
• Manage daily production schedule, monitor machine operation, addressed any etching machinery problems.
• Perform prescribed ASTM and ISO procedures on condom lot submissions to determine acceptability for use.
• Perform gas and liquid chromatography, GLP and statistical analysis, among many other lab duties.
• Lead technician on all analytical testing including FTIR, DSC, TGA, UV-Vis and oxygen permeability testing.
• Perform CIP to clean vessels after usage, recognize and perform clean room techniques and adhere to proper PPE.
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