Nutritional Analytics Chemist II

OMIC USA Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OMIC USA, Inc. is seeking a Chemist II to deliver accurate nutritional analyses of minerals, vitamins, and related compounds in foods and supplements. You will handle sample prep, GC-FID analysis, data entry in LIMS, and ensure quality control across methods.

The role requires a BS in Chemistry with 3+ years of applicable experience, strong QA/QC knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior staff within a GMP/ISO 17025 environment. Portland-area lab environment with standard laboratory duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with at least 3 years of directly applicable experience.
• Experience with GC-FID and analytical instrumentation.
• Strong QA/QC understanding per AOAC, USP, ISO, FDA.
• Ability to work independently and mentor others in extraction, analytical and instrument methodology.
• Experience in data analysis and handling large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional analyses for minerals, vitamins, proximates, amino acids, and fatty acids per SOPs and validated methods.
• Prepare, extract, digest, and analyze samples including complex matrices.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments including GC-FID; escalate issues as needed.
• Enter data into LIMS and assume responsibility for reported results.
• Maintain reference materials, calibration standards, and quality control materials.
• Trend IQC data and recommend corrective actions for out-of-spec results.
• Review data packages for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain SOPs ensuring ISO 17025 compliance.
• Support method development, validation, transfer, and optimization projects.
• Assist with equipment qualification and new method implementations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for data quality and efficiency.
• Manage laboratory inventory and reorder supplies.
• Schedule and prioritize work to meet timelines.
• Train Chemist I staff and provide technical support.

Skills

Nutritional analysis

QA/QC practices

Instrumentation maintenance

Data analysis

Mentoring

Independent worker

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC-FID

LIMS

MS/MS detectors

Job description

OMIC USA, Inc. is seeking a Chemist II to deliver accurate nutritional analyses of minerals, vitamins, and related compounds in foods and supplements. You will handle sample prep, GC-FID analysis, data entry in LIMS, and ensure quality control across methods.

The role requires a BS in Chemistry with 3+ years of applicable experience, strong QA/QC knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior staff within a GMP/ISO 17025 environment. Portland-area lab environment with standard laboratory duties.