Chemist Quality Control

Excelsior Nutrition Inc; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

LTD

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Excelsior Nutrition Inc. is seeking a QC Chemist responsible for sampling and testing raw materials, mid-production items, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.

The role involves evaluating materials and applying laboratory procedures to generate reliable data in a contract manufacturing environment for dietary supplements and sports nutrition products. The candidate will develop, validate, and document analytical methods; operate and maintain lab instruments; and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical or related field is required.
• Hands-on ICP-MS experience is a must; HPTLC and HPLC are a plus.
• ISO 17025 Lab Manager experience preferred.
• Strong background in Food Science and Chemistry is desirable.
• Experience in biotechnology or research laboratory is preferred.
• Proficiency in analytical chemistry principles.
• Proficient in spectroscopy, chromatography, and wet chemistry methods.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to laboratory protocols.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve the documentation for supplier qualification.
• Prepare compounds, test solutions, and reagents, then advise on test procedures.
• Determine relationships of chemical properties, composition, and structures.
• Develop, improve and customize equipment, products, formulas, analytical methods, and processes.
• Document findings in technical papers and reports, prepare specifications and testing standards.
• Clean and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Ensure technology is functioning correctly.
• Conduct quality control tests to prevent contamination of compounds or equipment.
• Order laboratory supplies and chemicals, monitor expiration dates.
• Follow all company and governmental safety procedures.
• Create thorough test reports and findings.
• Evaluate testing protocols and suggest improvements.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Problem‑solving

Written and verbal communication

Independent and team work

Regulatory familiarity

Safety compliance

Laboratory methods knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical or related field

Tools

ICP-MS

HPTLC

HPLC

Job description

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• LTD
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

The QC Chemist will be responsible for sampling and testing raw materials, products in mid-production, and finished products. The Chemist will evaluate raw materials that arrive to ensure they meet quality standards and project specifications. Primary duties are to measure and test lab materials and products according to industry-specific standard procedures. We are a contract manufacturer for dietary supplements and sports nutrition products.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following responsibilities would characterize the requirements of this position. Must possess the skills necessary to perform the majority of the listed functions:

1. Review and approve the documentation setting forth the basis for qualification of any supplier
2. Prepare compounds, test solutions, and reagents to conduct tests and experiments, then advising and coordinating on test procedures
3. Determine the relationships of chemical and physical properties, composition, and structures
4. Develop, improve and customize equipment, products, formulas, analytical methods, and processes
5. Document findings in technical papers and reports, preparing specifications, and testing standards
6. Clean and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
7. Making sure that all the technology is working correctly
8. Conduct quality control tests to ensure no compounds or equipment are contaminated
9. Order laboratory supplies and chemicals, keeping an eye on expiration dates
10. Follow all company and governmental safety procedures
11. Create thorough reports on tests and your findings
12. Evaluate testing protocols and suggest improvements

REQUIREMENTS

Competencies

1. Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical or related field is required
2. Hands-on experience a must with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICPMS). And High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) machinery is a plus
3. ISO 17025 Lab Manager experience preferred
4. Strong background in Food Science and Chemistry is highly desirable
5. Previous experience working in biotechnology, or research laboratory is preferred
6. Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry principles
7. Proficiency in laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy, chromatography, and wet chemistry methods
8. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely
10. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
11. Familiarity with regulatory guidelines
12. Commitment to safety and adherence to laboratory protocols
13. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously