Analytical Chemist II

Bell•Northbrook, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is seeking an Analytical Chemist II to join its Shared Technical Services – Analytical team in Northbrook, Illinois. The role supports analytical research for Flavor, Fragrance, and Quality Control projects involving a wide range of samples, including consumer goods, flavors, fragrances, raw materials, fresh culinary preparations, and botanicals. The chemist prepares samples, operates analytical instrumentation, analyzes and interprets data, prepares reports, and communicates results to internal and external stakeholders. The position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment. The position also supports method optimization, chromatographic analysis, sampling techniques, organoleptic evaluations, laboratory inventory and supplies, and company quality, food safety, and compliance programs. The role is regular full-time and based in Northbrook, IL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, or a related scientific field.
3–5 years of related analytical chemistry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience operating and troubleshooting chromatographic and laboratory instrumentation, including GC-FID, GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC-UV, HPLC-RI, HPLC/MS, SPME, headspace techniques, and thermal desorption.
Working knowledge of laboratory software and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage timelines and communicate results effectively.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of chemistry laboratory SOPs and safe laboratory practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the flavor or fragrance industry.
Experience with ChemStation, MassHunter, AMDIS, and NIST.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical research for Flavor, Fragrance, and QC projects, including method selection, sample preparation, instrumentation operation, data analysis and interpretation, reporting, and communicating results.
Operate, maintain, and assist with troubleshooting chromatographic instrumentation, including GC-FID, GC-MS, LC-MS, and HPLC-MS.
Support method optimization, chromatographic analysis, and sampling techniques.
Participate in organoleptic evaluations as determined by project teams and the Sensory Department.
Collaborate with R&D, QC, Sales, Evaluation, and customer-facing project teams.
Create and maintain paper and electronic product folders.
Maintain and order laboratory supplies, inventory, and equipment consumables.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment while following company safety guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.
Support quality, food safety, and compliance programs, including GMPs, HACCP, SQF, Kosher, Halal, FDA, USDA, EPA, DOT, DEA, and FSMA requirements.