Senior Analytical Chemist

Certified Group partners with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise across the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories includes specialized brands offering laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services:

• Certified Laboratories – Comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing for food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplements.
• Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – ISO-accredited laboratories focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services.
• Labstat – Global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products.
• EAS Consulting Group – Regulatory consulting firm providing expert guidance, training, and auditing support for FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors.
• FSNS Certification & Audit – Accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.

About the role

The Senior Analytical Chemist performs advanced analytical testing of dietary supplement, cosmetic, personal care, and related products using established and emerging methodologies. Responsibilities include generating, interpreting, and reviewing analytical data; troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation; supporting method development and validation; and serving as a technical resource within the laboratory. Ensures compliance with quality, accreditation, and regulatory requirements while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analytical testing using techniques including HPLC, GC, LC/MS, GC/MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, UV-Vis, FTIR, titration, gravimetric analysis, and other approved methodologies.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, calibration solutions, and quality control materials in accordance with approved procedures.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate analytical data to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with quality requirements.
• Identify atypical, out-of-specification (OOS), or questionable results and assist with investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, qualify, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities as applicable.
• Participate in proficiency testing and quality assurance activities required by ISO 17025 and other accreditation standards.
• Maintain analytical records, instrument logs, calibration records, and quality documentation in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assist in the development, optimization, validation, and implementation of analytical methods and laboratory procedures.
• Draft, revise, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Serve as a technical resource for laboratory personnel and provide guidance on analytical methodologies, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor laboratory personnel on laboratory techniques, instrumentation, quality systems, and laboratory procedures.
• Cross-train across multiple laboratory functions and provide operational support as needed.
• Assist laboratory leadership with workflow coordination, technical problem solving, and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality, Operations, Customer Service, and other departments to support organizational objectives.
• Plan and prioritize workload to meet established turnaround times, customer expectations, and business needs.
• Learn and implement new technologies, analytical techniques, and best practices as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Minimum five years of analytical laboratory experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical chemistry principles, instrumentation, and laboratory methodologies.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Experience with method development, method validation, and analytical troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience training or mentoring laboratory personnel preferred.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems, chromatography software, and data acquisition systems.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate laboratory instruments, computers, and testing equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform laboratory activities for extended periods.
• Exposure to laboratory chemicals, solvents, reagents, and analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions including pipetting, weighing, and sample preparation.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception required.
• Work environment may include varying temperatures, laboratory noise, and fast-paced analytical workflow.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:00PM

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $32 USD - $45 USD per hour, based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Additional components of total rewards—such as bonuses, benefits, or incentives—may also apply where applicable.