Senior Analytical Chemist

Key Responsibility

• Test incoming raw materials according to established protocols, clearly communicating pass/fail results and identifying out-of-specification parameters when applicable.
• Test all in-process batches per established procedures and notify appropriate stakeholders of results.
• Provide recommendations for re-work or re-blend of in-process batches that do not meet specifications.
• Continuously improve testing methodologies, documentation, and reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and provide guidance on proper use within the Quality Assurance laboratory.
• Perform scheduled instrument calibrations to ensure accurate, precise, and repeatable results.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to identify and resolve daily technical and quality-related issues.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute required laboratory reports.
• Follow, write, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs related to analytical instrumentation and testing).
• Interface with customer technical teams to communicate laboratory capabilities and analytical results.
• Support method development or adaptation for new raw materials based on supplier or manufacturer input.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Five to Seven (5-7) years of experience in a similar analytical or laboratory role.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and analytical method development.
• Experience with pesticide analysis and extraction is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Bonus incentive programs.