Chemistry Analyst

Mars Incorporated in; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Chemist to support chemical analyses for scientific research and quality testing at the Quality Innovation Center (TNT). The role requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related fields and 2+ years of analytical experience in the food/pharmaceutical industry.

You will handle instrument operation such as ICP, HPLC, GC, MS, and participate in ISO 17025 quality systems. Join a diverse team focused on accurate results, timely reporting, and continuous learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or natural/food sciences with emphasis in Analytical chemistry.
• 2+ years of experience with chemical and physical analyses in food or related industries; advanced education may partially substitute.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate analytical results in a timely manner.
• Carry out routine analyses following documented methods.
• Monitor regional laboratory needs regularly.
• Operate, manage and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Document analytical results in ELN and/or LIMS.
• Adhere to ISO 17025 and Mars Global Laboratory Quality Management System.
• Apply analytical instrumentation to support nutritional testing across products.
• Utilize instrumentation including ICP, ICP-MS, Leco, Fat Extractors, Auto Titraters, TGA, HPLC, GC, Mass Spec and related wet chemistry tests.
• Perform sample prep, cleanup, separation and assay.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related sciences (analytical focus)

Tools

ICP

ICP-MS

Leco analyzers

Fat extractors

Auto titrators

TGA

HPLC

GC

Mass spectrometry

ELN/LIMS

Job description

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday - 8:30am - 5pm

Laboratory Chemistry work is focused on chemical analyses in support of scientific research or quality testing including:

• Planning, designing, and conducting laboratory experiments to test the chemical specifications of various substances, materials, and products to inform scientific research
• Estimating the resources and time required to conduct an experiment and monitoring performance to ensure these targets are met
• Collecting, preparing, and testing samples and recording observations
• Preparing detailed reports with recommendations, applications, and conclusions
• Performing routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it and high-risk chemical ingredients (HRCI) at the Quality Innovation Center (TNT). This position is responsible for timely results and is a crucial member of the Regional Analytical Laboratory team and reports directly to the Regional Laboratory Manager.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or natural or food sciences/pharmaceutical with emphasis in Analytical chemistry
• 2 + years' of experience with chemical and physical analyses in food or related industries (advanced education may partially substitute for required experience).

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Deliver true, accurate results in a timely manner for analytical testing.
• Carrying out routine analysis accurately while following documented methods.
• Monitors regional laboratory needs on regular basis.
• Operate, manage & maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Maintains documentation of analytical results in ELN (Electronic Notebook) and/or the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• When appropriate, help to write/create documents for, and always follow laboratory quality management systems ISO 17025 and Mars Global Laboratory Quality Management System.
• Use technical knowledge and expertise in the application of specialized analytical instrumentation to support Nutritional testing for pre-mix, pre-blends, mixer studies, raw ingredients, developmental products, and finished product analysis.
• Specific instrumentation that will be used includes, but is not limited to, ICP, ICP MS, Leco Protein Analyzers, Fat Extractors, Auto Titrators, TGA, HPLC, GC, Mass Spec, Wet Chemistry tests.
• Perform sample preparation, clean-up, separation, and assay.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.