Lab Analyst I

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

23d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all. At our Raleigh, NC location, we manufacturer pharmaceutical grade amino acids. As a quality control Lab Analyst, you will perform quality control tests on our amino acid samples, raw materials, and more. Why Join Us Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions. We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including: • Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity• 401(k) with Company Contributions • Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays • Paid Parental Leave• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement• Work Flexibility• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization • Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support Overview Responsible for performing routine release testing for finished goods and raw materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Hazard Analysis, and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and food safety guidelines.
Working knowledge of lab equipment, glassware and instrumentation with lab bench skills.
Ability to utilize standard GLP’s for operation.
Good organizational skills with the ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with little to no direction.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a lab setting performing chemistry and/or microbiological testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical, physical and microbiological tests of raw materials, in process samples, and final product material
Conduct regular environmental testing including but not limited microbial enumeration via membrane filtration, and kinetic endotoxin testing
Prepare reagents, media, samples and standards as required
Abide by procedures, as written, for each test performed
Accurately record all test data and perform required calculations
Operate lab equipment per internal procedures
Perform strain propagations, prepare pre-seed medias and associated medias, inoculation procedures, contamination checks, reagent and vitamin preparation and preparation of transfer vessels for production
Other duties as assigned