Chemist

This role is not available or has support for sponsorship including completion of I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. The Chemist role supports the qualitative and quantitative analysis of food and dietary supplement ingredients and products. Key Responsibilities - Once qualified routinely testing on raw materials, bulk, and finished products. - Prepares chemical reagents needed to perform routine testing. - Reviews/issues manufacturing paperwork, analytical department paperwork (data review, SOP updates, etc.), and may be asked to work on other documentation projects and tasks as directed. - Aids with chemical tracking and disposal. - Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment, glassware, and overall laboratory environment. - Completes accurate, legible, and timely records of analytical and physical testing; both manually and with the use of a computer. - Performs chemical testing techniques such as titration, pH, Allergen ELISA, moisture, and water activity. - Performs instrumental analytical testing techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and HPTLC - Performs physical testing techniques such as loss on drying. - Recognition of aberrant data, timely communication of issues to lab management, and troubleshoots equipment and testing issues. - Supports training new hires. Qualifications - Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience in chemistry or a related field (required). - 1-3 years related experience Minimum of 3 years laboratory experience (required). - Experience with HPLC, ICP, and HPTLC (preferred). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies - Advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, procedures, and instrumentation used in an analytical chemistry laboratory. - Ability to exercise extreme attention to a lot of detail. - Ability to apply critical and analytical thinking a situation in order to reveal root causes. - Must be able to think and work independently, yet share ideas and work toward team goals. - Ability to use a computer required, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, email and database applications. - Ability to express thoughts in a clear concise manner both orally and written is also expected. - Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. - Independently manages daily workflow to align with business priorities; plans multiple work activities with varying deadlines and complexities. - Ability to provide technical support to other team members. - Troubleshoot and perform some maintenance on instrumentation. Physical or Work Requirements - Laboratory/Quality Technical Travel - 5%