Analytical Chemistry Scientist - Food Contaminants & Methods

US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Chicago Heights (IL); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Résumé du poste

Guidehouse seeks a highly qualified scientist to support proficiency testing and analytical method development for regulatory and food safety programs. The role focuses on detecting and quantifying chemical contaminants across diverse food matrices using advanced instrumentation.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of lab research experience, hands-on use of GC-MS/LC-MS and related systems, and strong data interpretation plus technical reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 3–6 years of laboratory research experience in analytical chemistry, pharma, environmental, or food safety programs.
• Experience operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation (GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, HPLC).
• Knowledge of ISO laboratory standards, proficiency testing practices, and laboratory documentation requirements.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate and apply analytical chemistry methods and instrumentation for detection and quantification of constituents and contaminants.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to assess homogeneity, stability, and distribution of contaminants across food matrices.
• Perform sample preparation activities for proficiency testing studies and interlaboratory exercises.
• Support development, validation, and implementation of analytical methods for regulatory and food safety applications.
• Generate technical summaries and analytical reports to support FDA programs and lab operations.
• Collaborate with FDA researchers and external stakeholders in proficiency testing programs.

Connaissances

Laboratory research

Data analysis

Scientific reporting

Communication skills

Independent / collaborative work

Formation

Master's degree in Chemistry or related field

Outils

GC-MS

LC-MS

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

HPLC

Description du poste

Guidehouse seeks a highly qualified scientist to support proficiency testing and analytical method development for regulatory and food safety programs. The role focuses on detecting and quantifying chemical contaminants across diverse food matrices using advanced instrumentation.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of lab research experience, hands-on use of GC-MS/LC-MS and related systems, and strong data interpretation plus technical reporting skills.