Analytical Chemist: QC, Method Dev & Improvement

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Chemist at Land O'Lakes, Inc. supports laboratory quality, method development, process improvement, and analytical testing activities at the Winfield United SureTech Laboratory near the Indianapolis International Airport.

You will execute experimental designs, investigate quality concerns, and assist in calibration, SOP maintenance, and data reporting using HPLC/MS, ICP-OES, and NIR, contributing to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute experimental designs and technical projects as directed by the Quality & Technical supervisor.
• Investigate identified quality issues and assist in corrective action and root cause investigations.
• Support laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration activities, and basic troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation.
• Perform laboratory testing using techniques including HPLC/MS, ICP, NIR, colorimetric and gravimetric assays.
• Analyze, interpret, document, and communicate experimental findings and technical data to leadership and colleagues.
• Maintain SOPs and work instructions; participate in Lean Six Sigma and SPC initiatives.
• Maintain records and support regulatory compliance and QC activities.
• Maintain proficiency with LIMS and data analysis tools.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry or related

Tools

HPLC/MS

ICP-OES

NIR

LIMS

Job description

The Associate Chemist at Land O'Lakes, Inc. supports laboratory quality, method development, process improvement, and analytical testing activities at the Winfield United SureTech Laboratory near the Indianapolis International Airport.

You will execute experimental designs, investigate quality concerns, and assist in calibration, SOP maintenance, and data reporting using HPLC/MS, ICP-OES, and NIR, contributing to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.