Food Forensics Associate

Certified Laboratories•Melville, NY

44d

About The Position

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in - on time, every time - so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries. We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team - including believing in you. We are currently looking for a Food Forensics Associate to join our growing team! POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Food Forensics isolates filth elements from various food products and performs chemical analysis on spices.

Requirements

BS degree and appropriate industry specific experience, or BA/BS degree, preferably in life sciences; current employees without the required degree have been grandfathered based on their years of experience already in the position.
Strong relevant qualitative and quantitative skills.
Excellent organizational skills - ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective manner.
Proven attention to detail with effective organizational skills.
Excellent hand/eye coordination.
Excellent manual dexterity.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

Performs wet chemical analysis to isolate micro extraneous filth elements from various food products.
Performs chemical analysis to determine spice quality.
Reports results for basic tests.
Actively participates in and understands all relevant Quality Control testing requirements.
Other duties as required.
Using the appropriate SOP's, performs wet chemical analysis to accurately isolate microextraneous filth elements from various food products.
Accurately report results for analytical testing performed.
Actively participate in any Spice Chemical Proficiency Samples Program deemed relevant by Certified Laboratories.
Utilizing the appropriate reagents, prepares solutions necessary to perform filth extractions. Including accurately labeling and record keeping of all solutions and reagents prepared.
Performs qualitative and quantitative spice chemical analysis using the proper Compendial methodology and/or SOP's.
Macroscopically analyze various food products to isolate and quantify visual contaminants.
Maintain proficiency while use and calibration of the top loaders and analytical balances.
Awareness in the proper use and care of various microscopes.
Works effectively other departments.
Proactively looking for ways to help others.