Chemist II

About the position

As a Chemist II at Crete Analytical Laboratory, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of food systems. Your mission will involve providing guidance on analysis procedures, analyzing and interpreting data, and maintaining laboratory instruments. You will work with various instruments such as HPLC, GC, and ICPMS to determine the concentration of components in samples. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing materials for analysis, maintaining equipment records, and supporting laboratory management in improving the management system.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to departmental personnel on analysis procedures and the correct preparation of samples.
• Analyze and interpret data and correct discrepancies before results are released or issued to clients.
• Perform analyses with instrumentation (GC, LC, ICPMS, Protein, Fiber, etc.).
• Utilize various instruments such as HPLC, GC, ICP, and ICPMS to determine the concentration of desired components in samples.
• Prepare materials and samples for analysis and perform sample analysis.
• Prepare standards and reagents that are needed for the analysis procedure.
• Maintain laboratory instruments in working order and make any minor repairs that are necessary.
• Initiate and investigate customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) required to complete job responsibilities.
• Document observations of departures from the quality system or test procedures.
• Perform a new method with minimal input from supervisor.
• Keep up-to-date on assigned training.
• Maintain equipment records in the appropriate software systems.
• Meet the housekeeping schedule on time.
• Wash glassware as needed and prepare samples as needed.
• Support laboratory management in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the management system.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Associates degree required, Bachelor's preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• General knowledge of chemistry to perform analyses and interpret data.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and theory including HPLC, GC, and AA.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic knowledge of food science to analyze the chemical content of samples.
• Broad knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package.
• Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.