Analytical Chemist I

Tentamus North America•Grand Prairie, TX

6d•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, follows approved methods and laboratory procedures, and produces accurate, defensible, traceable results within client timelines. Work must comply with company policies, Good Laboratory Practices, ISO/IEC 17025, NELAC, and other applicable accreditation requirements. The position involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting scientific instrumentation; completing sample preparation and the full sample workflow; maintaining laboratory records; evaluating results against client specifications or historical data; and communicating equipment, method, or result issues to laboratory leadership. The position is full-time and onsite, with a weekday schedule that changes after the first 90 days. Minimal overtime is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science 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.
Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
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 chemistry laboratory operations, maintenance, and workflow.
Follow company policies, procedures, and SOPs, including ethics and conflict-of-interest requirements, and comply with ISO/IEC 17025, NELAC, and other applicable accrediting bodies.
Independently perform testing and quality control procedures and deliver accurate, defensible, traceable results within client-required timelines.
Review client test requests, verify reporting requirements, and follow approved testing methods; obtain supervisor approval for deviations.
Ensure appropriate testing controls are in place and identify, troubleshoot, and communicate issues involving 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.
Complete the sample workflow, including homogenization and other preparation, retention, disposal, daily quality control samples, and equipment preventative maintenance.
Develop proficiency with test methods, reagents, SOPs, and reference materials; recognize expected results and abnormal or non-conforming outcomes.
Evaluate 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.