Analytical Chemist

Daisy Brand • Garland, TX

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Chemist is responsible for supporting cross-functional projects through accurate and timely analytical testing of dairy ingredients, in-process materials, and fermented dairy products using a broad range of laboratory techniques. This position develops, validates, and improves analytical methodologies to support product development, process improvement, quality initiatives, and technical investigations. The Analytical Chemist reports to the Analytical Sciences Manager and collaborates closely with R&D teams and other departments across the organization.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline; or M.S. degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of quantitative method development experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of GC-MS, HPLC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and HPIC required.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis principles and applications.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with capillary electrophoresis, NMR, FT-IR, and FT-NIR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods for anion analysis in raw materials, in-process ingredients, and dairy products, ensuring accuracy and precision requirements are met.
• Develop analytical methods for the rapid quantification of milk proteins in in-process ingredients and dairy products.
• Optimize existing methods for the quantification of organic acids, fatty acids, and elemental analytes.
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and investigations related to analytical method performance.
• Identify and evaluate rapid analytical methods to improve laboratory efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members and other departments.
• Author and review laboratory procedures, technical documents, and reports.
• Perform routine, semi-routine, and complex analytical testing in accordance with standard laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and report test results in a timely manner.
• Operate and maintain assigned laboratory equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives

What This Job Offers

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