Analytical Chemist I

Tentamus North America • Grand Prairie, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Tentamus North America is hiring an Analytical Chemist I for its Analytical Food Laboratories Team in Grand Prairie, Texas. The role supports the daily operation, maintenance, and workflow of an accredited chemistry laboratory. The chemist independently performs testing and quality-control procedures and produces accurate, defensible, traceable results within client timelines, following approved methods and applicable policies, procedures, and standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 and NELAC.

The position involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation; carrying out sample preparation and the full sample workflow; maintaining records; applying Good Laboratory Practices; evaluating results against client specifications or historical data; and communicating equipment, method, or result issues to laboratory leadership. The employee may also perform Wet Chemist I and II responsibilities or other duties assigned by management.

This is a full-time, onsite position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The first 90 days are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; the regular shift thereafter is 10:00 AM–7:00 PM. The schedule includes a one-hour unpaid lunch, and minimal overtime is required. Pay is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
• A BS degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related science discipline.
• At least 6 months of experience in a Wet Chemist II position or related role.
• Ability to work and collaborate within a team structure.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work at a laboratory bench for extended periods and lift up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GC and/or ICP-MS is highly preferred.
• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical laboratory functions supporting the daily operation, maintenance, and workflow of the chemistry laboratory.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and SOPs, including requirements related to laboratory operations, ethics, and conflicts of interest, and comply with ISO/IEC 17025, NELAC, and other applicable accrediting bodies.
• Independently perform testing and quality-control procedures and produce accurate, defensible, and traceable results within client-required timelines.
• Review client test requests, confirm alignment with reporting requirements, and follow approved testing methods; obtain supervisor approval for deviations.
• Ensure appropriate controls during testing and identify, troubleshoot, and communicate issues with equipment, media, or test methods to laboratory leadership.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and traceable records of laboratory activities, following documentation and correction practices.
• Apply Good Laboratory Practices, use laboratory equipment safely and properly, and report accidents or equipment malfunctions.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot scientific instrumentation, including GC, ICP-MS, GC/MS, HPLC, LC/MS, UV-VIS, FTIR, safety hoods, and analytical balances.
• Execute the full sample workflow, including homogenization and other sample preparation, retention, disposal, daily quality-control samples, and equipment preventative maintenance.
• Develop proficiency in laboratory test methods, reagents, SOPs, and reference materials; understand expected results and identify abnormal or non-conforming outcomes.
• Evaluate test results against client specifications or historical data and report unusual or non-conforming results to the Lead Chemist or Chemistry Manager.
• Participate in routine laboratory cleaning and general equipment maintenance.
• Perform Wet Chemist I and II responsibilities or other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, low-cost medical, HSA, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Matching 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level