Laboratory Chemistry Technician – Food and Health Testing

Mérieux NutriSciences Dietary Supplement Testing North America; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Merieux NutriSciences is seeking a Chemistry Technician in Visalia, CA. The role involves performing chemical analyses on food, pharmaceutical, or other samples in a well-equipped laboratory.

You will prepare standards and reagents, track test statuses, and assist with data entry and quality control to meet client turnaround commitments. Weekend work is required in a 5-day schedule with 6am–2:30pm shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and one or more years of experience, or Bachelors degree.
• Basic wet and instrumental chemistry knowledge required.
• Analytical skills are essential to complete analyses.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analyses of samples including protein, moisture, fat, ash and other components.
• Prepare samples and reagents according to procedures and record results accurately.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation with proper safety practices.
• Compute results, verify calculations and interpret data for client reporting.
• Maintain logbooks, data transfers, and quality records for assigned tests.

Skills

Chemistry basics

Wet chemistry

Instrumental analysis

Analytical skills

LIMS knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Merieux NutriSciences is seeking a Chemistry Technician in Visalia, CA. The role involves performing chemical analyses on food, pharmaceutical, or other samples in a well-equipped laboratory.

You will prepare standards and reagents, track test statuses, and assist with data entry and quality control to meet client turnaround commitments. Weekend work is required in a 5-day schedule with 6am–2:30pm shifts.