Food Chemist

Michelson Laboratories, Inc; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelson Laboratories, Inc. in Southern California is expanding its Chemistry department in Commerce and seeks a Senior Chemist to perform analytical testing of food products.

Responsibilities include reviewing data for Nutritional Labeling, operating LC/MS/MS, HPLC and other instruments, developing methods, and ensuring QA/QC compliance while meeting tight turnaround times. A Master’s in Food Science or Analytical Chemistry is required. Weekend/overtime flexibility may be needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Food Science or Analytical Chemistry or related sciences.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and ability to adjust workload.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve data for Nutritional Labeling requests for various food products.
• Perform titrations, extractions and analyze data for antibiotic residues, carcinogens, and other harmful chemical compounds.
• Troubleshoot and operate analytical instruments such as LC/MS/MS, HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, etc.
• Troubleshoot or implement new test methods, ensure overall compliance to all regulatory and QA/QC requirements.
• Act as technical resource to other analysts within the department and to our clients.
• Prepare and review data packages/reports for reporting.
• Assist with special projects, method development and optimization.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Food Science/Analytical Chemistry or related field

Tools

LC/MS/MS

HPLC

GC-MS

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

Job description

Michelson Laboratories is a leading food testing laboratory based in Southern California. Since 1970, Michelson Laboratories has provided efficient testing and analyses to an extensive spectrum of customers. We have a broad-based background and are thoroughly proficient in a diverse range of industries.

Our Chemistry Laboratory provides a wide range of services and is staffed with industry leading chemists. We are expanding our Chemistry department in our Commerce location and are looking for a Food Chemist. The Chemist will be responsible for performing analytical testing of food products.

Responsibilities for Senior Chemist:

• Review and approve data for Nutritional Labeling requests for various food products
• Perform titrations, extractions and analyze data for antibiotic residues, carcinogens, and other harmful chemical compounds
• Troubleshoot and operate analytical instruments such as LC/MS/MS, HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, etc.
• Troubleshoot or implement new test methods, ensure overall compliance to all regulatory and QA/QC requirements
• Act as technical resource to other analysts within the department and to our clients
• Prepare and review data packages/reports for reporting
• Assist with special projects, method development and optimization
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures as needed.
• Preparation of chemical reagents, standards, and samples for analysis
• Maintaining detailed records of testing, quality activities, and chemical preparations
• Ensure all analyses meet the turnaround time
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications for Senior Chemist:

• Master's Degree in Food Science, Analytical Chemistry, or other related sciences required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Ability to organize, prioritize and direct work activities; attention to detail
• Time Management - ability to achieve results within expected time periods

This Food Chemist position is a full-time position. Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Michelson Laboratories, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment