Analytical Chemist

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Analytical Chemist to join a growing laboratory team supporting food safety, quality, and product innovation initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced analytical instrumentation, complex food matrices, and a collaborative cross-functional team in a quality-driven environment. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on laboratory work, scientific problem-solving, and generating accurate, defensible analytical data. This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Kansas City, MO.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation, extraction, digestion, and analytical testing on routine and complex food samples.
• Operate and maintain advanced instrumentation including: HPLC, LC-MS/MS,