Junior Chemist
Pay Rate ​$25.00/hour
Location Thompson Station, TN - Onsite
Duration 8 month contract

Prefer analysts with experience in HPLC, LCMS, IC, or ICP-OES. Onsite role

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver true, accurate results in a timely manner
• Technical knowledge and expertise in the use and application of specialized analytical

instrumentation. Specific instrumentation includes, but are not limited to, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, HPLC, GC, LCMSMS, and Wet Chemistry tests.

• Carrying out routine analysis accurately while following documented methods.
• Skilled in sample preparation, clean-up, separation, and assay.
• Monitors regional laboratory needs on regular basis.
• Operate, manage & maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Maintains documentation of analytical results in ELN (Electronic Notebook) and/or the

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• When appropriate, help to write/create documents for, and always follow laboratory quality management systems ISO 17025 and Mars Global Laboratory Quality Management System.
• Work as a team player including open and honest communication, respecting confidentiality with any laboratory information.
• Follows Health & Safety requirements for Site and Lab.

Context and Scope

• Understands key scientific principles associated with analytical chemistry analysis.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety, chemicals management and chemical hygiene plans.
• Knowledge of statistical methods including sampling plans, statistics and data interpretation including confidence intervals.
• Excellent practical laboratory skills. Ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex analytical instrumentation.
• Experience and skill in the use of the following: Computers, Spreadsheet software (MS Excel preferred), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Excellent organizational skills to adjust to fluctuating workloads and urgent customer requests while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrates ability to follow laboratory safety procedures, maintain accurate records, and clearly and accurately read and interpret data.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in team environment.

Knowledge and Experience

• 1-2 yrs. experience with chemical and/or physical analysis, preferably in food or related

industries (advanced education may partially substitute for required experience).

• Knowledge and accuracy in the use and maintenance of analytical chemistry instrumentation.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• 2+ yrs. experience performing analytical testing using LCMS, HPLC and GC-FID techniques.
• Experience using SPE for sample preparation.
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a physical science with emphasis in analytical chemistry

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Chromatography: 2 years (Required)
• HPLC: 2 years (Required)
• ICP-OES: 2 years (Preferred)
• Wet chemistry: 2 years (Preferred)
• ISO 17025: 2 years (Preferred)
• LIMS: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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