**Job Description:** + The team consists of computational and experimental scientists. The client is seeking a Research Associate with a background in analytical chemistry for a contract position. **Responsibilities** + Prepare samples for and operate HPLCs (High performance liquid chromatography) and GCs (Gas chromatography), generating reports used by the wider team. + Assist in the development of new HPLC/GC based analytical methods. + Assisting with general laboratory maintenance, including both HPLC and GC repairs and maintenance. + Assist protocol development for a metabolomic pipeline, including sample processing and extractions. + Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to execute microbiology measurements. **Mandatory:** + 2 years or more of relevant research experience. + Hands-on experience characterizing small molecules by HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography) or GC (Gas chromatography) and generating reports for broader team consumption. + Experience maintaining HPLCs or GCs and keeping them in good working order. + Experience with performing general laboratory duties such as preparing media reagents, and basic maintenance of equipment. **Skills:** + Analytical Chemistry + HPLCs (High performance liquid chromatography) + GCs (Gas chromatography) + Research **Education:** + BSc degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or similar. **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.