Analytical Chemist

Shasta Beverages, Inc; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta Beverages, Inc. in Hayward, CA seeks an Analytical Chemist reporting to the Central Laboratory Manager in Corporate QA.

You will develop methods and oversee calibration, quality checks, and instrument maintenance, serving as primary operator of lab equipment to ensure beverage product integrity. Responsibilities include expanding testing capabilities for GCMS, LC-QTOF, HPLC, and atomic absorption, managing water quality data across facilities, updating SOPs, and supporting production with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory, preferably ISO 17025.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Must have working knowledge of analytical instrumentation with emphasis on GCMS, GC-FID, LC-QTOF, HPLC and Flame Atomic Absorption.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
• Must demonstrate superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop new methodology on analytical equipment to expand testing capabilities, with emphasis on beverage-related methods (GCMS, LC-QTOF, HPLC, Flame Atomic Absorption).
• Manage water quality testing program and results for all production facilities; trend and report to QA decisions.
• Perform internal calibrations, quality control checks, documentation and repairs of lab instruments.
• Generate project reports to share findings with management.
• Lead LIMS selection, integration and deployment.
• Support production facilities and lead root cause analyses; collect, analyze and summarize quality data and trends.
• Receive, schedule, coordinate, and test daily and weekly QC samples from facilities.
• Update and create new SOPs.
• Monitor, track and maintain inventory of lab materials and consumables.
• Participate in sensory tests of beverages including sparkling water, soda, energy drinks and juices.
• Apply GMP knowledge to drive development and ensure new products integrate into manufacturing systems.
• Solve problems within management goals and standards.
• Update knowledge through education and professional involvement.
• Other duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager.

Skills

GCMS

GC-FID

LC-QTOF

HPLC

Flame Atomic Absorption

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

English language

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Analytical Chemist role reports to the Central Laboratory Manager and works within the Corporate Quality Assurance department at the Hayward Central Laboratory. This position is responsible for method development and overseeing all analytical instrumentation including management of all calibration records, quality check documentation and instrument preventative maintenance. The chemist role will function as the primary operator of lab instrumentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Develop new methodology on analytical equipment as the need arises to expand the laboratories’ testing capabilities. Method development will have an emphasis on beverage and flavor specific methods on GCMS, LC-QTOF, HPLC, Flame Atomic Absorption, and bench top meters. These will include quantification of water contaminants from city municipalities and analysis of flavor and fragrances.
• 2. Responsible for managing water quality testing program and results for all production facilities within National Beverage Corp. These results will be organized, trended and reported to drive Quality Assurance decisions at the production facilities.
• 3. Perform internal calibrations, quality control checks, complete appropriate documentation and perform repairs of laboratory instruments.
• 4. Generate projects reports to share findings with management.
• 5. Leadership role for LIMS selection, integration and effective deployment
• 6. Support production facilities and lead root cause analysis investigations for troubleshooting purposes including collection, analysis and summarization process quality information and trends.
• 7. Receive, schedule, coordinate, and perform testing of all daily and weekly quality control samples from all production facilities in the National Beverage Corp.
• 8. Update and create new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• 9. Monitor, track and maintain inventory of lab materials and consumables.
• 10. Participates in sensory taste tests of finished products including new and existing sparkling water, soda, energy drinks and fruit juices.
• 11. Possess knowledge of quality control testing methods and Good Manufacturing Practices to drive development and improvement projects to successfully integrate new products into existing soft drink manufacturing systems.
• 12. Solve problems by considering courses of action within the framework of management’s goals and standards.
• 13. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• 14. Other duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or appropriate equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory, preferably in an ISO 17025 laboratory.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Must have working knowledge of analytical instrumentation with an emphasis on, GCMS, GC-FID, LC-QTOF, HPLC, and Flame Atomic Absorption.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
• Must demonstrate superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload without direct supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft business applications and various reporting software.
• Pass the drug test and physical exam
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible full time schedule that may include occasional weekends.

We provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, genetics, gender identity, disabled veterans or sexual orientation.