FoodChain ID, Inc. is expanding its (US) Testing team. Founded in 1996 with headquarters in Fairfield, Iowa, and offices in the U.S., Belgium, Brazil, India, Italy, Mexico, Germany, Serbia, Thailand, and the U.K., FoodChain ID’s mission is to support sustainable and socially responsible food production through certification, technical solutions, and testing services.
FoodChain ID Testing provides world-class laboratory testing and consulting services that empower food, feed, and agricultural companies to succeed in a complex ever-changing global market.
Summary
An Analytical Chemist II will execute all aspects of daily business operations in the analytical instrumentation department and assist in standards preparation. An ideal candidate will work effectively with all team members to ensure that our customers receive on-time and accurate delivery of test results and services in alignment with our quality system requirements. This position is located in Chantilly, VA.
Responsibilities
Understanding of testing requirements and concepts
Prioritize and prepare all customer samples for analytical testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Identify and assist in resolving anomalous events
Maintain accurate records for quality control samples
Maintain accurate records for traceability through all department procedures
Responsible for calibration and verification of specific instruments and their accompanying records
Responsible for instrument maintenance procedures
Responsible for preparation of analytical standards for laboratory use.
Requirements
2-4 years of work experience using either GC/MS, or GC-MSMS, with Mass Hunter software or equivalent.
Interpersonal/Communication Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear, organized, detail-oriented
Offers and receives useful and constructive feedback
Able to establish and maintain effective work relationships in a team based environment
Personal Skills
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Able to work efficiently under deadlines
Dependable and punctual work schedule
Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions
Business Skills
Effectively meet customer needs while taking responsibility for customer satisfaction
Undertake all necessary training to maintain the knowledge and expertise required to meet the changing demands of the position and business
Technology Literacy
Proficiency with operation of desktop computers
MS Excel, Outlook
Language Skills
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills
Perform every day math in order to complete job-related tasks.
Reasoning Ability
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste and smell. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms with repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to the standard operating procedures; and rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to sit with repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at a desktop or mobile keyboard.
Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. It requires the ability to operate a computer and phone. Employees must have reliable transportation.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is occasionally exposed to hazardous material, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Work is performed primarily indoors in an office and/or laboratory setting. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.
The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including lab coat and gloves. The employee will operate equipment properly as described in the owner’s manual and according to SOP specifications.
Position Type and Expected Working Hours
Scheduled work hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturday work may apply. Some flexibility is allowed with the position, as determined by business needs.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Internet Publishing
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