Analytical Chemist - Vitamins

Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and audit and certification services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc. and Micro Quality Labs Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a Analytical Chemist of Vitamins to join our growing team!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop methods for analytical tests, equipment, chemical analyses, procedures meeting established standards and industry requirements.
• Analyze test samples utilizing HPLC, UPLC, LC, and other appropriate instrumentation.
• May assist in overseeing work conducted by Lab technician or assistants.
• May assist in troubleshooting out of specification test results.
• Will float between analytical department as needed to support lab staffing needs and meet client testing expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a BS in chemistry or equivalent.
• Experience performing analytical or chemical testing on dietary supplements, vitamins, nutritional products, raw materials, bulk samples & finished products.
• Knowledge of current CTFA/PCPC, AOAC, USP, and other industry standard methods and procedures.
• Must be familiar with Agilent HPLC, UPLC, Chemstation, LC, GC, TLC, HP-TLC, Spectrophotometer, Titration, pH, conductivity and other chemical equipment, techniques and programs required for nutritional and vitamins assays/tests.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in an analytical laboratory. 3+ years of experience is preferred.
• Computer literate. Be able to work with Microsoft programs such as word and excel, ability to utilize search engines, and create spreadsheets, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
• Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception

Benefits:

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.