Analytical Chemist II — Flavor & Fragrance Analytics

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401K

Additional benefit programs per plan

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL, is seeking an Analytical Chemist II to join the Shared Technical Services – Analytical team.

You will perform sample prep, operate instrumentation (GC/LC, MS, HPLC), analyze data, and report results to internal and external stakeholders while maintaining a safe lab environment. The role requires 3–5 years of analytical chemistry experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of GMPs and food safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of analytical chemistry experience or equivalent.
• Flavor/fragrance industry experience preferred.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting chromatographic/instrumentation (GC-FID, GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC-UV, HPLC-RI, HPLC/MS, SPME, headspace, thermal desorption).
• Lab software and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with ChemStation, MassHunter, AMDIS, and NIST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical research for flavor, fragrance, and QC projects, including method selection, sample prep, instrumentation operation, data analysis, interpretation, reporting, and results communication.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot chromatographic instrumentation (GC-FID, GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC-MS).
• Support method optimization, chromatographic analysis, and sampling techniques.
• Participate in organoleptic evaluations determined by project teams and the Sensory Department.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, QC, Sales, Evaluation, customer-facing teams).
• Create and maintain paper and electronic product folders.
• Maintain supplies, inventory, and equipment consumables.
• Maintain a safe, clean laboratory following safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support Bell’s quality, food safety, and compliance programs (GMPs, HACCP, SQF, Kosher, Halal, FDA, USDA, EPA, DOT, DEA, FSMA).

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

SOPs and safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

GC-FID

GC-MS

LC-MS

HPLC-MS

HPLC-UV

HPLC-RI

HPLC/MS

SPME

Headspace techniques

Thermal desorption

ChemStation

MassHunter

AMDIS

NIST

Job description

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL, is seeking an Analytical Chemist II to join the Shared Technical Services – Analytical team.

You will perform sample prep, operate instrumentation (GC/LC, MS, HPLC), analyze data, and report results to internal and external stakeholders while maintaining a safe lab environment. The role requires 3–5 years of analytical chemistry experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of GMPs and food safety programs.