Chemist

Job Description

The Chemist 1 will ensure that products meet or exceed customer requirements for quality and food safety, as well as develop an in-depth understanding of specific systems. The success of the Chemist position is measured in local impact to customer happiness, minimization or process variation, process recovery realization, waste reduction, cost minimization, and ability to act as a specialist backup.

• Assess quality parameters and systems including cross-checks, raw materials, calibration, maintenance, procedures, food safety, training, auditing, and oversight of analytical testing performed in control rooms.
• Provide process improvement support, specialized testing, training, audit systems, analyze data, identify trends, troubleshoot, corrective action, and communication regarding processing data, final product, and wastewater.
• Maintain and coordinate the chemist technician partnership and training systems.
• Approve final production and assurance of compliance to customer specifications.
• Handle customer audits, initiatives, and follow-ups.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in science.

Skills

Strong analytical skills, knowledge of food safety regulations, proficiency in laboratory equipment, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

Pride Health / Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Pay

Pay Rate Range: $25/hour - $29/hour depending on experience.

Schedule

12-hour shifts (7AM-7PM and 7PM to 7AM) rotate from day to night every 4 weeks. 2-2-3 schedule (M T, F Sat Sun, W Thu).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.