Chemist 2*

About the role

The Chemist 2 position at Crete Analytical Laboratory, part of MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES, focuses on performing chemical analysis on food or pharmaceutical samples. The role involves analyzing the concentration of certain components in samples, preparing and processing samples, monitoring daily activities, providing guidance, analyzing and interpreting data, and ensuring compliance with method requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analysis on food or pharmaceutical samples.
• Analyze the concentration of certain components in samples.
• Accurately prepare and process samples to obtain the required results.
• Monitor daily activities of departmental personnel ranging from receiving samples to reporting results.
• Provide guidance to departmental personnel on analysis procedures and the correct preparation of samples.
• Analyze and interpret data and correct discrepancies before results are released or issued to clients.
• Ensure data is established in compliance with method requirements.
• Utilize various instruments such as HPLC, GC, ICP, and ICPMS to determine the concentration of desired components in samples.
• Prepare materials and samples for analysis and perform sample analysis.
• Prepare standards and reagents that are needed for the analysis procedure.
• Maintain laboratory instruments in working order and make any minor repairs that are necessary.
• Initiate and investigate customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Determine root cause and corrective action.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) required to complete job responsibilities.
• Identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document such observations according to the prescribed complaint system.
• Be able to perform a new method with minimal input from supervisor.
• Keep up-to-date on assigned training.
• Maintain equipment records in the appropriate software systems.
• Meet the housekeeping schedule on time.
• Wash glassware as needed and prepare samples as needed.
• Support laboratory management in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the management system.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• A basic knowledge of chemistry to perform analyses, obtain correct results, and interpret data.
• A general knowledge of instrumentation and theory including HPLC, GC, and AA is helpful.
• Two to five years of experience.
• A broad knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies.
• A minimum of an Associates degree, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food science is helpful to analyze the chemical content of samples.

Skills

• General knowledge of chemistry to perform analyses, obtain correct results, and interpret data.
• A basic knowledge of instrumentation and theory including HPLC, GC, and AA is helpful.
• Two to five years of experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• A generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work-life balance following state and local ordinances.
• An optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

Pay

$22-$24 USD per hour

Schedule

Full Time Eligible