Analytical Chemist I

Synergy Flavors•Wauconda, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Chemist’s primary responsibility will be to perform analytical testing of volatile and non-volatile components in foods, beverages, flavors, extracts and essences, in addition to supporting development and validation of methods for testing thereof. The role will heavily support various cross functional departments within the company including Research & Development, Quality Control and Operations. The role requires entry level knowledge of advanced analytical techniques used in the food and flavor industry and will involve collaboration with international colleagues.

Requirements

BS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Food Science or related discipline required.
Demonstrated experience working with analytical instrumentation is beneficial, particularly GC-FID/MS and HPLC
Knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, procedures, and fundamental methods related to flavor chemistry and food science
Ability to use scientific principles to solve problems and to determine the tools, equipment and methods needed to complete assigned tasks
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple projects within any given day
Must be able to work accurately, efficiently and using good laboratory practices
Strong analytical acumen, organization skills and attention to detail
Positive attitude, team player, self-starter, and able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher is a plus.
Minimum of 1+ years’ experience in food / flavor industry with practical application of scientific methods is preferred. (If the candidate is a new grad, they will need to provide specific examples of projects and lab work conducted during their education.)

Responsibilities

Perform analytical testing of volatile and non-volatile components in foods, beverages, flavors, extracts and essences using GC-FID/MS and HPLC
Support development, optimization, and validation of analytical testing methods.
Prepare SOP’s and reports as needed
Carry out routine checks and, under supervision, perform regular maintenance on analytical instrumentation
Design and execute laboratory experiments as instructed by manager
Analyze experimental results and generate technical reports
Clearly communicate findings to key stakeholders throughout all project phases
Maintain detailed records of experimental materials, methods and results