Chemistry Analyst

Laboratory Analyst (Pet Food Quality Testing)

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8am-4:30pm) OR Tuesday-Saturday (8am-4:30pm)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support quality control testing in a pet food laboratory environment. In this role, you will perform analytical testing on raw materials and finished products to evaluate nutritional content, product stability, and shelf life. Samples will be prepared by a separate team and provided for analysis using a variety of laboratory instruments and techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on raw materials and finished pet food products.

• Conduct chromatography and other analytical testing to assess:

• Nutritional content (vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats)

• Product stability and shelf life

• Raw ingredient and finished product quality

• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including:

• HPLC

• GC

• ICP / ICP-MS

• Mass Spectrometry

• Leco Protein Analyzers

• Fat Extractors

• Auto Titrators

• Wet Chemistry equipment

• Prepare, collect, and analyze samples according to laboratory procedures.

• Record data, document findings, and prepare reports.

• Assist with testing related to nutritional studies, raw ingredients, developmental products, pre-mixes, and finished products.

• Follow laboratory safety guidelines and perform routine equipment checks and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Natural Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field preferred.

• Previous analytical chemistry or laboratory experience preferred.

• Experience with HPLC, GC, or ICP instrumentation is highly desired.

• Additional experience with LC-MS/MS, ICP-OES, or GC-FID is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established laboratory procedures.

• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, or quality control laboratory environments is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in analytical chemistry and hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation. Candidates with backgrounds in chemistry, food science, biology, or related scientific fields who have worked in a laboratory setting will be most successful in this role.

Skills

• Laboratory Testing

• Analytical Chemistry

• Chromatography

• HPLC

• Gas Chromatography (GC)

• Quality Assurance Testing

• Food Science

• Laboratory Equipment Operation

• Data Collection & Documentation

Experience Level: Intermediate

Department: R&D / Laboratory Services

Industry: Pet Food Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Thompson's Station, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $27.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Thompson's Station,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

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