Position is considered entry level. Will consider no experience if candidate has bachelor’s degree. If candidate has an Associate’s degree, minimum of 2 years experience required.

This position has the opportunity for extensions and to become full time.

Skills:

• LIMS experience
• Chemical lab experience (in college, or other experience)
• Good computer skills
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Ability to work well with others by sharing laboratory equipment and space.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong drive for results.
• Understanding of good laboratory documentation practices

Education:

• Associate degree in life science with 2 years of applicable experience acceptable.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition or other related fields preferred.
• Masters degree is considered overqualified.

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:

Lab analyst for nutrient analysis of infant, adult, and medical nutritional products, assuring quality standards are met. The primary functions of this position are performance of analytical testing on ingredients and finished product as prescribed in various procedures under the guidance of a lab supervisor or test method expert. This position requires producing the highest quality results while operating within the constraints of safety and laboratory policies. Potential opportunity to assist with method development, investigations, and validation projects.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, analyze, and process nutrient testing on research samples.
• Compare results to predetermined specifications, ensure analytical records are complete, accurate and in compliance.
• Maintain good laboratory practices.
• Perform accurate and precise testing according to laboratory methods.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with sample due dates and sample backlogs.
• Operate various types of analytical instrumentation, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform wet chemistry testing.
• Conduct investigations into method deviations and atypical results.
• Ensure compliance, overall data integrity, and adherence to SOP’s, safety, and in-house regulations.

Competencies

• Ability to work well with others by sharing laboratory equipment and space.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong drive for results.
• Understanding of good laboratory documentation practices
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems, particularly out-of-specification results.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required

• B.S. in Chemistry or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Basic wet chemistry techniques

Preferred

• Experience with HPLC and ICP
• Experience with Sample Manager (LIMS) and other lab data systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• HPLC: 1 year (Preferred)
• Wet chemistry: 1 year (Preferred)
• LIMS: 1 year (Preferred)
• GLP: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43085 (Required)

Work Location: In person