Chemist I: Food Quality & ISO 17025 Analyst

State-of-Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of Laboratories in Tallahassee, is seeking a Chemist I to perform routine chemical tests on foods and verify results. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry and adherence to ISO 17025 quality systems.

Responsibilities include maintaining instruments, keeping records, and ensuring proper laboratory operations. Occasional travel may be required; background screening will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical research, analysis or testing principles.
• Ability to use scientific laboratory equipment.
• Ability to collect, record, and analyze scientific data.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical or physical tests and analyses of foods.
• Verify analytical results and provide peer review.
• Maintain ISO 17025 compliance and quality assurance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory techniques

Data recording

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of Laboratories in Tallahassee, is seeking a Chemist I to perform routine chemical tests on foods and verify results. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry and adherence to ISO 17025 quality systems.

Responsibilities include maintaining instruments, keeping records, and ensuring proper laboratory operations. Occasional travel may be required; background screening will be conducted.