Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary

This role is part of a dynamic team supporting production of a high-quality product. The incumbent will perform testing on finished product, in-process, or raw material samples in either the chemistry or microbiology lab to provide analytical information to support the manufacturing process and ensure product meets specification and consumer safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration procedures on analytical equipment.
• Prepare and qualify reagents as required.
• Assist in labeling non-conforming material as needed.
• Analyze and report results via SAP and communicate/present test results and pertinent information to appropriate persons.
• Conduct contamination testing using Mass Spectrometry.
• Prepare samples for shipment following regulatory requirements.
• Conduct special testing and analysis in conjunction with new product development, trouble-shooting of complaint samples and investigation/analysis of off-spec products and raw materials.
• Assist in the technical expertise and knowledge of analytical chemistry; provide analytical feedback to production employees.
• Ensure samples in the control laboratory are processed fully, accurately, posted and done so in a timely manner.

Quality and Safety

• Follow all standard lab procedures and testing methods.
• Comply with ISO standards, both in the laboratory and in the plant.
• Maintain accurate records of all test results and report them in a timely manner in alignment with the quality system.

Safety and Health

• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Conduct all lab procedures in a manner that protects the safety & health of self & other individuals.
• Support the site behavioral based safety program by participating in observations and providing constructive feedback for safety improvement. Carry out safety risk assessments for lab activities.
• Take personal responsibility to raise safety concerns and be part of the resolution.
• Ensure disposal of all laboratory wastes is within compliance for regulatory and plant guidelines.
• Lead and participate in safety audits pertaining to the laboratory and plant.

Communication and Teamwork

• Proactively communicate issues and ideas for improvement.
• Ensure all key stakeholders in your areas of responsibility have required information in a timely manner.
• Provide and/or respond to information requests in a timely and complete manner.
• Demonstrate an attitude of respect and professional interaction with others.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred in chemistry, biology, or related fields of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months to 2 years experience in a testing laboratory or equivalent with experience in a chemistry lab preferred.