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

Perform 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

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.