Analytical Technologist

Roquette; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette seeks an Analytical Technologist in Midland, MI to lead lab operations within the Quality Control Laboratory. You will perform routine and advanced analyses, calibrations, and data interpretation while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Develop and mentor lab staff, adapt I/T systems, and support product release through rigorous QA processes. The role requires a Chemistry degree and hands-on analytical experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing lab experience.
• Proficiency with math and computer skills.
• Experience with Gas Chromatography and Liquid Chromatography; familiarity with cGMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analyses, instrument calibration, and instrument maintenance in support of plant operations and product release.
• Monitor analytical systems, identify problems, and conduct troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance to GMP and ISO requirements and support lab auditing.
• Use analytical tools, document results, and communicate findings to clients and leadership.

Skills

Math and computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Gas Chromatography

Liquid Chromatography

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

THE ROLE

We are looking for our next Analytical Technologist in our Roquette Quality Control Laboratory. The Analytical Technologist (AT) position will be responsible for the following key job responsibilities. This position is located in Midland, MI.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete all lab and facility training programs and maintain qualification on all applicable tests and quality system requirements in accordance with the applicable training and qualification procedures.
• Complete additional technical training as needed in accordance with an employee development plan.
• Routine and non-routine analyses, instrument calibration, and instrument maintenance in support of plant operations and product release. This includes special analyses for customer, competitor, troubleshooting, and research samples.
• Monitor analytical systems, identify problems, conduct first-line and advanced troubleshooting, and elevate as appropriate.
• Participate in facility management, including, but not limited to managing materials & supplies, housekeeping, and managing waste in accordance with RCRA guidelines.
• Follow relevant quality systems and act as a focal point supporting the lab audit program.
• Work with lab personnel to identify issues and improve quality using tracking tools.
• Assure compliance to all GMP and ISO requirements.
• Use relevant tools (SampleManager, OpenLab, FocusEMI, NWA, etc.), evaluate validity of data, interpret results and take appropriate action.
• Document, communicate, and archive analytical results.
• Provide professional communication to clients, co-workers, and leadership.
• Adapt laboratory I/T and data handling systems to the needs of the unit and perform first-line troubleshooting.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to assure lab personnel adhere to all safety standards and EH&S requirements and follow all operating discipline pertaining to their role.
• Promote an environment of teamwork by leading through example.
• Coordinate efficient lab operations and effectiveness by prioritization of shift activities such as sample workload, resources, instruments, and lab supplies.
• Develop hands‑on training as needed or facilitate training where deficiencies are identified.
• Lead and conduct periodic progress reviews and communicate results.
• Work closely with lab leadership to help resolve lab conflicts and provide feedback on work performance issues.
• Optimize activities through continuous improvement process.
• Participate in analytical or plant improvement teams.
• Contribute to value creation by continuous improvement of lab procedures, the analytical work processes and related tools and performance metrics.
• Network with other technical personnel to share technology and to leverage problem solving and prevention expertise.
• Participate in the raw material and finished product retainer management system.
• Participate in plant initiatives (e.g., involvement in teams, operating discipline improvements, work process implementation, work process tools).
• Achieve personal learning needs utilizing the available learning resources.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the lab.
• Work closely with peers and leadership in the Quality organization and Operations.
• Implement/qualify analytical equipment, methodology, and work processes.
• Support effective lab operations.
• Special assignments and projects, as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemistry discipline (General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, etc.) with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing lab experience (required).

Experience

• Proficiency with math and computer skills (required).
• Previous analytical laboratory experience and/or technical training in analytical chemistry (required).
• Gas Chromatography and Liquid Chromatography experience (preferred).
• Experience with cGMP requirements (preferred).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role spends approximately 40% of the time in an office environment and the remainder of the time in the laboratory/plant environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, demonstrate good manual dexterity and fine motor skills, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; lift 50 lbs. occasionally, and reach with hands and arms; work in hot, cold and loud environments.
• Employee must be able to wear required PPE, including gloves, goggles, safety glasses, long sleeve lab coat, and safety shoes. Additional PPE may be required, as needed.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and flexible hours of work are required to meet facility demands. Overtime, as needed. Provide coverage on weekends, evenings, night and holidays on an on‑call basis, as needed.

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Travel may be required when working on projects at other manufacturing plants. Occasional international travel may be expected.

AAP / EEO STATEMENT

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. AAP, EEO, Drug-free Workplace.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation: The current pay rate for this role is estimated to be $40.79. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach. To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry. The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio-based products. A family-owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society. Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life. Discover more about Roquette here.