Chemistry Technician

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries. 

We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you.

We are currently looking for a Chemistry Technician to join our growing team!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department/Section Supervisor or Laboratory Manager, Chemistry Technician will be responsible for the following:

• Routine testing of client supplied samples in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Generation, interpretation and management of analytical data.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical instruments.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Preform Sample login and splitting
• Assist chemists in performing analysis using one or more of the following techniques: HPLC, GC, LCMS, GCMS, GC, ICP/MS, ICP-OES, UV-VIS, FTIR, Titration, Gravimetric Analysis, or other techniques, as appropriate in a timely fashion maintaining a high level of quality.
• Prepare analytical standards.
• Perform daily balance, temperature and monthly pipette verification.
• Perform sample processing in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Perform sample preparation.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical instruments.
• Prepare standards and maintain inventory
• Purchase of standards and solvents
• Maintain analytical and quality records as required for accreditation/certification and related to analytical work and instrument maintenance.
• Submit accurate and timely reports based on the analysis.
• Identify results that require further investigation or discussion with the Department Manager/Supervisor.
• Participate in OOS investigation and/or CAPA when necessary.
• Learn new techniques and technologies as appropriate.
• Other duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma and/or associate degree in science, BA/BS degree preferred.
• 0-1 years experience working in a laboratory setting
• High level of computer skills and familiarity with data acquisition software
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Good conceptual basis in analytical chemistry
• Proven ability to perform standard chemical laboratory techniques
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Color vision and depth perception
• Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
• Overnight Travel may be required at the discretion of management
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  
  

Benefits

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program
  
  

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.