Chemist II — Food & Pharmaceutical Analysis

Mérieux NutriSciences; Crete, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Job summary

Mérieux NutriSciences in Crete, IL is seeking a Chemist 2 to perform chemical analyses on food or pharmaceutical samples. You will operate instruments and prepare samples to support accurate results, while maintaining instrument performance and quality systems.

Key duties include data interpretation, method compliance, and collaboration with lab staff to ensure timely reporting and solution-oriented analysis.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelors preferred.
• General knowledge of chemistry to perform analyses and interpret data.
• Familiar with HPLC, GC, and AA instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analyses on food or pharmaceutical samples.
• Prepare materials and samples for analysis.
• Operate instruments such as HPLC, GC, ICP, ICPMS to determine concentrations.
• Maintain lab equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Provide guidance to personnel on analysis procedures and sample preparation.
• Document data and ensure compliance with methods and quality systems.

Skills

Experience 2-5 years

Chemistry knowledge

Education

Associates degree

Bachelors preferred

Tools

HPLC

GC

AA

Job description

Mérieux NutriSciences in Crete, IL is seeking a Chemist 2 to perform chemical analyses on food or pharmaceutical samples. You will operate instruments and prepare samples to support accurate results, while maintaining instrument performance and quality systems.

Key duties include data interpretation, method compliance, and collaboration with lab staff to ensure timely reporting and solution-oriented analysis.