THE NATIONAL FOOD LABORATORY, LLC

Headquartered in Northern California, nestled in the LivermoreValley, The National Food Lab (The NFL) is a consulting and testing firm providing creative, practical and science-based insights to solve food safety, quality, and process development challenges for food and beverage companies. With expertise in new food product strategy, commercialization, process development, food safety, consumer research, sensory evaluation, chemistry and microbiology, we provide clients with enthusiastic collaboration and innovation, leading to successful new food product introductions and support throughout the product lifecycle. It’s the kind of place where everyone becomes a partner in finding new ways to create, design and protect any food or beverage that can be imagined and has fun along the way!

The National Food Laboratory is recruiting for a Chemist II. The Chemist II independently performs complex non-routine analyses, which result in total customer and supervisor satisfaction. Please note, relocation will not be considered for this position.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES, AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform complex non routine analyses and procedures by HPLC, GC,LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS/MS

Perform complex routine analyses and procedures by HPLC, GC,LC/MS/MS and/or GC/MS/MS

Prepare samples and perform complex extractions when necessary

Perform routine analyses and procedures when necessary

Produce accurate, traceable, and defendable results on time and under ISO 17025 and GLP conditions, if necessary.

Maintain instruments and equipment so that they are continuously in good working order

Maintain a safe and clean laboratory environment

Follow appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), analytical methods, and protocols

Supervise and train technicians and chemists as directed by supervisor

Travel as required

Work as a team with all staff to accomplish position and business objectives

ISO 17025 Management System Authorities and Responsibilities

Has the responsibility and authority to identify departures from the management system or from the procedures for performing tests, and to initiate actions to prevent or minimize such departures.

Has the responsibility and authority to identify and halt non-conforming work in their scope of work

Has the authority to operate instruments, equipment and perform tests when documented as qualified in training records.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

BS Chemistry with 2 - 4 years experience or MS Chemistry (Food Science), or a combination of education, experience in LC/MS/MS analysis of pesticide residues and experience indicating an ability to successfully perform the primary accountabilities of the position.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: ISO 17025 and GLP standards; SOPs, and protocols.

Ability to: Perform complex analyses and procedures, maintain and improve professional competency, maintain a safe and orderly work environment, maintain laboratory and experimental records, review SOPs and analytical methods, operate personal computer, laboratory instruments and equipment.

Required Licenses or certificates:

Valid Drivers License and Proof of Insurance

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have certain physical abilities. These abilities include, but are not limited to: sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 25 lbs.) using hands to finger, handling, or feeling objects, tools, or controls and talking and hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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Fax: 925-243-0117

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package.

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