Chemist II

Lensa; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nutrition field is looking for a Chemist II. This role focuses on applying chemistry knowledge to quality control lab analyses of nutritional products, requiring expertise in wet chemistry and instrumental techniques. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Chemistry or a related field and have significant laboratory experience.

Benefits

Group Health Programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 4-6 years' experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Experience in wet chemical and/or instrumental analysis.
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of raw materials.
• Write analysis procedures for incorporation into test methods.
• Assist junior chemists in experiments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Customer Orientation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

FTIR

GC

UV-Visible Spectrophotometry

Job description

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Chemist II

Category: Quality

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

External ID: 16489

Location: Torrance, CA, United States

Date Posted: May 28, 2025

Hiring Range: 83,300.00 to 93,300.00 USD Annually

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Overview

THE ROLE:

The level II Chemist should have a solid skill in applying chemistry knowledge to project assignments in the experimental design and planning stage. This role will perform standard chemical and physical analysis of inner and outer nutritional products in the quality control lab using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analyses.

How You Would Contribute

• Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials and finished products.
• Writes chemical analysis procedures for incorporation into test methods.
• Assists junior chemists to run experiments for release and stability studies.
• Prepares standards and reagents; calibrates and operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, FTIR, UV- Visible spectrophotometer.
• Interprets test results and compares with determined standards and limits. Interprets and compares data and historical records and trend verification
• Solves practical problems and carry out responsibilities under minimum supervision.
• Documents data in lab notebook and follow cGMP guidelines.
• Assists laboratory staff by training chemists and laboratory technicians.
• Reviews product certificates of analysis for accuracy and conformance and maintain C of A files.
• Maintains a safe, clean and efficient laboratory.
  
  

Qualifications

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Skills

• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation
• Strong customer and results orientation
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to function as an effective team member
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves
  
  

Experience

• 4-6 years' experience in an analytical laboratory of qualitative or quantitative analyses
• Experience in various wet chemical analysis and/or instrumental analysis utilizing FTIR, HPLC, GC and UV-Visible spectrophotometry
• Superb knowledge of cGMP guidelines
• Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical laboratory work experience
  
  

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field or equivalent experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous cGMP regulation and compliance knowledge
• Knowledge in test method development and trouble shooting
• Master of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related filed
  
  

At Herbalife, we value doing what’s right. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity, strive for inclusivity, and believe the differences among our teammates is a key contributor to Herbalife’s ongoing success.

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.

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• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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• Industries

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