Chemistry Analyst

Position: Chemistry Analyst

**Location:**Thompson St TN 37179
Duration: 6 Months
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday

Timing: 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM

Pay: $26/hr

Summary

Laboratory Chemistry work is focused on chemical analyses in support of scientific research or quality testing including Planning, designing, and conducting laboratory experiments to test the chemical specifications of various substances, materials, and products to inform scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Estimating the resources and time required to conduct an experiment and monitoring performance to ensure these targets are met
• Collecting, preparing, and testing samples and recording observations
• Preparing detailed reports with recommendations, applications, and conclusions
• Performing routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it and high-risk chemical ingredients (HRCI) at the Quality Innovation Center (TNT).
• This position is responsible for timely results and is a crucial member of the Regional Analytical Laboratory team and reports directly to the Regional Laboratory Manager.
• Deliver true, accurate results in a timely manner for analytical testing.
• Carrying out routine analysis accurately while following documented methods.
• Monitors regional laboratory needs on regular basis.
• Operate, manage & maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Maintains documentation of analytical results in ELN (Electronic Notebook) and/or the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• When appropriate, help to write/create documents for, and always follow laboratory quality management systems ISO 17025 and Mars Global Laboratory Quality Management System.
• Use technical knowledge and expertise in the application of specialized analytical instrumentation to support Nutritional testing for pre-mix, pre-blends, mixer studies, raw ingredients, developmental products, and finished product analysis.
• Specific instrumentation that will be used includes, but is not limited to, ICP, ICP MS, Leco Protein Analyzers, Fat Extractors, Auto Titrators, TGA, HPLC, GC, Mass Spec, Wet Chemistry tests. Perform sample preparation, clean-up, separation, and assay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or natural or food sciences/pharmaceutical with emphasis in Analytical chemistry
• 2 + years' of experience with chemical and physical analyses in food or related industries (advanced education may partially substitute for required experience).