Food Chemistry

Civicworks; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana Department of Health seeks a skilled analytical chemist to conduct regulatory and surveillance testing for FDA-related programs. You will analyze vitamins, PFAS, and metals in food and water samples using specialized laboratory instruments, and ensure quality assurance compliance.

Your role includes operating and maintaining instruments, evaluating procedures, and communicating findings in written and oral formats.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of analytical, clinical, food, organic, inorganic or radiochemistry principles.
• Extensive technical knowledge and ability to operate highly specialized laboratory equipment.
• At least 5 years of analytical chemist experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies relative to analytical chemistry.
• Ability to evaluate procedures, produce defensible data, and communicate findings in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Performs regulatory and surveillance testing for the US FDA-related programs.
• Analyzes vitamins, PFAS, and metals in food and water samples using specialized laboratory instruments.
• Operates and maintains highly specialized laboratory equipment.
• Ensures quality assurance compliance and defensible data reporting.
• May contribute to method development projects and supervise as needed.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Instrument operation

Regulatory knowledge

Technical reporting

Supervisory capability

Job description

This Food Chemistry position with the Indiana Department of Health performs regulatory and surveillance testing for the US FDA, including analysis of vitamins, PFAS, and metals in food and water samples using specialized laboratory instruments. The role involves chemical and physical analysis, instrument maintenance, quality assurance compliance, and may include method development projects and supervisory responsibilities as needed.

Key qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of analytical, clinical, food, organic, inorganic or radiochemistry principles
• Extensive technical knowledge and ability to operate highly specialized laboratory equipment
• At least 5 years of analytical chemist experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies relative to analytical chemistry
• Ability to evaluate procedures, produce defensible data, and communicate findings in writing and orally