Nutritional Analytics Chemist II – GC-FID Expert

OMIC USA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OMIC USA, Inc. is seeking a Chemist II to perform nutritional analyses on foods, dietary supplements, and related matrices using validated methods. You will prepare, extract, digest, and analyze samples, operate GC-FID instruments, and maintain quality systems to ensure data integrity.

Responsibilities include data entry in LIMS, method development support, and mentoring Chemist I staff. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and compliance with AOAC, USP, ISO, and FDA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science with 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience in quantitative nutritional analysis and laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with QA/QC practices and regulatory standards (AOAC, USP, ISO, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional analyses for minerals, trace elements, vitamins, proximates, amino acids, and fatty acids per SOPs and validated methods.
• Prepare, extract, digest, and analyze samples including complex matrices to ensure data integrity.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments including GC-FID; escalate unresolved issues to senior staff and propose solutions.
• Enter analytical data into LIMS and assume responsibility for reported results.
• Prepare, maintain, and document reference materials, calibration standards, and QC materials.
• Compile and trend IQC data; assess method performance and recommend corrective actions for OOS/OOT results.
• Review data packages for completeness and procedural compliance.
• Develop and maintain SOPs ensuring ISO 17025 compliance.
• Support method development, validation, transfer, and optimization projects.
• Assist with evaluation and qualification of new equipment and methods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality and turnaround time.
• Manage laboratory inventory and schedule analytical work to meet timelines.
• Train and mentor Chemist I staff and provide technical support.

Skills

Nutritional analysis

GC-FID operation

QA/QC practices

Data analysis

Method troubleshooting

Mentoring/training

Cross-department collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

GC-FID

MS/MS detectors

MS

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

OMIC USA, Inc. is seeking a Chemist II to perform nutritional analyses on foods, dietary supplements, and related matrices using validated methods. You will prepare, extract, digest, and analyze samples, operate GC-FID instruments, and maintain quality systems to ensure data integrity.

Responsibilities include data entry in LIMS, method development support, and mentoring Chemist I staff. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and compliance with AOAC, USP, ISO, and FDA standards.