Chemist 2

Mérieux NutriSciences•Crete, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist 2 performs chemical analyses on food or pharmaceutical samples, accurately preparing and processing samples to determine concentrations of specified components. The role also monitors daily departmental activities from sample receipt through reporting results and helps ensure analyses are performed correctly and in compliance with method requirements. The Chemist 2 provides guidance on analysis procedures and sample preparation; performs and interprets analyses using laboratory instrumentation; investigates discrepancies, customer complaints, and nonconformances; and supports the laboratory quality management system. The position requires maintaining instruments and equipment records, completing assigned training, following laboratory housekeeping schedules, and operating ethically and in accordance with the Code of Conduct. The position is based in a laboratory in Crete, Illinois. The environment has proper lighting and temperature control, with occasional exposure to fumes, chemicals, and other laboratory materials. Depending on the testing process, safety equipment such as gloves, a laboratory coat, and eyeglasses may be required. The role involves daily autoclave use, repeated lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, extended periods standing, and the ability to detect slight variations in color shades.

Requirements

Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Two to five years of experience.
General knowledge of chemistry to perform analyses, obtain correct results, and interpret data.
Basic knowledge of microbiology to perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results.
Broad knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies.
Ability to lift analysis materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously.
Ability to spend extended time standing.
Ability to detect slight variations in shades of colors.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of food science.
Basic knowledge of instrumentation and theory, including HPLC, GC, and AA.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to departmental personnel on analysis procedures and correct sample preparation.
Analyze and interpret data, resolve discrepancies before results are released or issued to clients, and ensure data complies with method requirements.
Perform analyses using instrumentation such as GC, LC, ICPMS, protein and fiber analysis equipment, HPLC, GC, ICP, and ICPMS.
Prepare materials and samples and perform sample analyses.
Prepare standards and reagents needed for analysis procedures.
Maintain laboratory instruments and perform necessary minor repairs.
Initiate and investigate customer complaints and nonconformances; determine root causes and corrective actions.
Maintain the knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) needed to complete job responsibilities.
Identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document observations in accordance with the prescribed complaint system.
Perform new methods with minimal input from a supervisor.
Keep assigned training up to date.
Maintain equipment records in appropriate software systems and complete housekeeping on schedule.
Wash glassware and prepare samples as needed.
Support laboratory management in implementing, maintaining, and improving the management system.
Perform other related tasks as needed.
Behave and operate ethically and in compliance with the Code of Conduct.