Lab Analyst

Philip Morris International; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lab Analyst in Aurora, CO, where you'll engage in quality control and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role offers opportunities for innovation and career advancement while contributing to a smoke-free future.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years of lab experience with Bachelor's or 2 years with Master's in Chemistry or similar.
• Experience in regulated industries like tobacco, food, or pharma.

Responsibilities

• Performing tests on raw materials and finished products.
• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

HPLC

GCMS

Agilent Software

LabVantage LIMS

Job description

Join to apply for the Lab Analyst role at Philip Morris International

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re transforming our business and building our future on a clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

Joining us offers huge opportunities to innovate and advance your career in diverse directions. Our success depends on committed individuals aligned with our purpose and a passion for progress.

We are hiring a Laboratory Analyst for our Aurora, CO factory!

As a Quality Control Laboratory Analyst, you will apply validated methods and work instructions to perform routine analyses, ensuring all raw, semi-finished, and finished products are properly analyzed and monitored. Responsibilities include method transfer, data evaluation, instrument calibration, and participating in collaborative testing activities.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with PMI, legal, environmental, health, safety, and sustainability standards.
• Promoting a safety-first culture using preventive and predictive approaches.
• Performing tests on raw materials, tobacco, and finished products according to established procedures.
• Reporting analysis results accurately and timely in the laboratory management system.
• Reviewing and releasing testing results of colleagues.
• Participating in method validation, transfer activities, and ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Assisting in the creation and review of quality documentation.
• Providing training and support to staff.
• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment as per standards.
• Maintaining logbooks and performing peer reviews.
• Investigating deviations and implementing corrective actions.
• Participating in interlaboratory testing and quality projects.
• Ensuring adherence to QMS and ISO standards.
• Proposing cost-efficiency measures and resource management.
• Communicating effectively with teams to support quality and productivity goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of laboratory experience or Master’s Degree with 2 years in Chemistry, Engineering, or similar science field.
• Experience in quality and laboratory work in regulated industries like tobacco, food, or pharma.
• Proficiency in HPLC, GCMS, Agilent software, and LabVantage LIMS.
• Strong analytical skills, knowledge of quality tools, root cause analysis, and statistical methods.
• Ability to generate reports and train junior staff.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025; FDA experience is a plus.

Additional Information:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Required)
• Hourly Rate: $30-$36
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, disability, and life insurance.
• PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.