Position Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for performing accurate advanced instrumental analyses on food, beverage, and nutraceutical products to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role will involve troubleshooting, project ownership and mentoring junior chemists in analytical testing procedures. The role is expected to be a technical resource for complex analyses and support the building of a strong team of analytical professionals.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Perform testing for nutritional labeling, contaminants, toxins, preservatives, additives, and other food components in compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, AOAC, ISO, HACCP, etc.).
Maintain laboratory instruments in working order and make any minor repairs that are necessary, including scheduling of repairs and service.
Perform advanced technical analyses with analytical instrumentation (GCMS, LCMS, HPLC, GC, etc.) autonomously.
Proficient in instrument-specific software such as Chromeleon, MassHunter, Sciex OS, etc.
Lead coordination of installation of new equipment, including planning, site prep, delivery, and validation as appropriate.
Identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document such observations in accordance with the prescribed complaint system.
Read, calculate and record analysis data to produce a report for the client. Responsible for correcting any discrepancies that occur.
Works as a change agent to evaluate current methods/procedures and recommend modifications to laboratory management.
Perform method verifications and troubleshooting with minimal input from supervisor.
Perform thorough investigations and root cause analysis.
Communicate procedural and operational difficulties and delays to client service personnel as required.
Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities. Mentor and train junior chemists, laboratory technicians, and quality control staff on analytical methods, instrument operation, and best laboratory practices.
Work autonomously to lead specialized projects and support specific or unique client requests.
Must keep up-to-date with assigned training.
Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the management
system. Support lean initiatives to maintain an organized lab.
Positively collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and operations teams to support new product development and process
improvements.
Other related duties as assigned.
At any time, the incumbent must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner.
Communication
Occasional contact with the personnel outside the immediate working unit.
Strong oral and written communication skills are essential to this position for effective customer contact. Customer relation skills are needed to obtain and provide information to the customer.