Nutrition Chemist
Actalent · Happy Valley, OR · 1 mo ago
On-siteAnalyst$50k–$56k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS.
- Provide accurate and timely analytical services to clients.
- Perform both simple and complex analyses for routine and non-routine samples.
- Propose improvements to and stabilize analytical processes.
- Conduct extractions and sample analyses as per documented methods.
- Troubleshoot issues with analytical procedures and perform routine maintenance.
- Analyze samples, including screening, quantitation, and reporting.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science from a four-year college or university.
- At least 2 years of experience in ICP-MS and metal screening.
- Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting ICP instrumentation.
- Proficiency in analytical and extraction method troubleshooting, development, and optimization.
- Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and data analysis software packages such as Agilent and Masshunter.
- Expertise in sample preparation, extraction, and general bench chemistry techniques.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), chromatographic separation, GCMS, LC-MS, and data analysis.
- Knowledge of food testing and food chemistry.
Benefits
- Medical and vision insurance (company covers 100% of EE premium and 90% of dependent).
- Dental insurance.
- LTD.
- FSA.
- Supplemental insurance.
- LegalShield/IDShield.
- 401(k).
- PTO.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Partnership with Adidas and Columbia employee store.
- Monthly food events.
- Summer BBQs.
- 'Kids to Work' day.
- Annual bonus valued at about a month's salary.