Analytical Chemist

Company Overview

For more than two decades, FoodChain ID has been at the forefront of the New Food industry, providing expertise worldwide to navigate the requirements of an ever-growing demand for higher levels of transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability. Our technical and business services include serving clean labels, food safety, and sustainability claims through offerings of the non-GMO Project standard and verification, USDA Organic certification, BRC and SQF food safety certification, DNA and Contaminant testing and more. Today, more than 30,000 companies in over 100 countries rely on our industry-leading solutions. The FoodChain ID vision encompasses nothing less than assuring the safety, transparency, and integrity of the global food chain, one client and product at a time.

Summary

An Analytical Chemist I will execute all aspects of daily business operations in the Instrumentation Laboratory and assist with technical and non-technical activities. An ideal candidate will collaborate effectively with all team members to ensure that our customers receive on-time and accurate delivery of test results and services in alignment with our quality system requirements.

Responsibilities

Understanding of testing requirements and concepts

Analytical testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) using specific and universal analytical instrumentation

Operate and do basic maintenance on analytical instruments (GC-ECD, GC-NPD, LC-DAD, GC-MSMS, ICPMS)

Identify and assist in resolving anomalous events

Maintain accurate records for traceability through all department procedures

Responsible for calibration standards preparation and verification of specific equipment and their accompanying records

Will learn quality control procedures and method development

Document QC data from analytical sequences to be able to calculate control limits

Requirements

1-2 years of work experience working with equipment used in the chromatography or ICPMS laboratory

Interpersonal/Communication Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear, organized, meticulous

Offers and receives useful and constructive feedback

Able to establish and maintain effective work relationships in a team-based environment

Personal Skills

Highly organized with exceptional diligence

Able to work efficiently under deadlines

Dependable and punctual work schedule

Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions

Technology Literacy

Proficiency with operation of desktop computers

LIMS, MS Excel, Outlook, Chemstation, MassHunter

Competencies

Pass at least 1 of the following test batches for at least 2 analytical methods in at least 2 laboratory matrices:

1 PT (External or Internal)

IDOC – Blank and 4 laboratory control samples (blank spikes)

Basic Instrument Maintenance

Replace septa, liners, clipping analytical GC capillary columns

Review Sample Preparation and Analytical Documentation

Have been trained by a Analyst III, Lead Analyst, Supervisor, Manager, or Director reviewing at least 50 sample preparation records – all training records retained in the employee training record folder (hardcopy or electronic retention)

Language Skills

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Perform everyday math to complete job-related tasks.

Reasoning Ability

Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste and smell. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms with repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to the standard operating procedures; and rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to sit with repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at a desktop or mobile keyboard.

Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. It requires the ability to operate a computer and phone. Employees must have reliable transportation.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is occasionally exposed to hazardous material, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work is performed primarily indoors in an office and/or laboratory setting. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including lab coat and gloves. The employee will operate equipment properly as described in the owner’s manual and according to SOP specifications.

Position Type and Expected Working Hours

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel.

Additional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

FoodChain ID, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.