Chemist 1

Company: Merieux Nutrisciences
Location: Crete
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Job Details Full-timeEstimated: $44,000 - $63,000 a year2 hours ago Qualifications - Laboratory information management systems - High-performance liquid chromatography Full Job Description Chemist 1 Crete Analytical Laboratory Regular MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES Merieux NutriSciences is a solution provider dedicated to preventing health risks related to food and to the use of everyday products. Offering a wide range of testing and consulting services, our teams are committed to providing our clients with accurate results, delivered on time, with uncompromising ethics, honesty and personal integrity. Our motto: 'More than a successful business, we are building a healthier world'. Do you want to be a part of it? YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFEWe are looking for a Chemist 1 in 3600 Eagle Nest Dr, North Building, Crete, IL 60417 USA. Your mission will be to: Job Overview: The incumbent is responsible for performing chemical analysis on food/pharmaceutical samples. The incumbent analyzes the concentration of certain components in food samples. The incumbent must accurately prepare and process the samples to obtain the needed results. This position reports to the Supervisor of Chemistry. Job Responsibilities: Analyses w/Extractions (Cholesterol, FAP, ICP, MOJO, FFA, etc.) Ensure that proper analysis methods are conducted on the appropriate samples. Maintain chemistry quality control records and procedures for each test. Extract desired components from samples with appropriate processes such as distillation, solvent extraction and acid digestion, so that concentrations can be determined. Calculate the concentration of components present in samples and post results. Prepare standards or reagents that are needed for the analysis procedure. Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) required to complete job responsibilities. Initiate and investigate customer complaint and non conformances Determine root cause and corrective action. Review batches and respond to out of specification results or questionable data. Maintain equipment records in appropriate software systems. This position has the responsibility and authority to identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document such observations in accordance with the prescribed non conformance system and the supervisor is notified. Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance and improvement of the management system. Adhere to all safety policies. Perform other related duties as needed. YOUR SKILLS This position requires a general knowledge of chemistry to perform analyses. A basic knowledge of instrumentation and theory including HPLC, GC, ICP and AA is helpful. Basic knowledge of food science is helpful to analyze the chemical content of samples. A general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System and Laboratory Instrument Data systems are required to process client data. WHY US You will join a company with an inspiring mission. With us, you could learn and develop yourself in a collaborative, empowering, dynamic and challenging environment. Entrepreneurship and improving public health are part of our DNA. Join us and contribute to a meaningful Project! To please click on 'Apply now' button Job Type: Full-time Show full job description Quick

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