Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary: The Analytical Chemist is responsible for performing internal analytical tests on seasonings, coating, bakery, and other such farinaceous substances and reporting those results to the formulating Food Scientist.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Incentive Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
- Vacation Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Pet Insurance
Essential Functions:
- Maintain flow of incoming samples, outgoing test results, and reports to Scientists or other Technical groups as directed by the R&D Director. This is to be accomplished in a timely and competent manner to meet the requirements of a fast-paced laboratory work environment.
- Maintain all analytical laboratory equipment, materials, and chemicals associated with the laboratory.
- Interface with outside laboratories to conduct testing not available in-house.
- Learn new analytical techniques and equipment technology as purchased or otherwise acquired by the laboratory.
- Assist in training of new employees on laboratory equipment usage, maintenance, and handling.
- Operate and maintain a sanitary, safe, and secure laboratory.
- Perform other duties or special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of an Associate Degree in Laboratory Science and/or 5 years experience in a food, micro, or medical analytical laboratory testing position.
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and general knowledge in Adobe applications, MS Office, AS400, and Lotus Notes.
Work Environment:
- General office setting
- Periodic exposure to: (1) loud environment, (2) airborne particles with stronger odors associated with spicy food ingredients, (3) cold, hot, wet, and humid conditions, (4) walking and standing on concrete, (5) climbing steps, ladders, (6) standing on elevated surfaces.
- Fast paced, resource lean environment
Salary - $68,000 - $85,000.
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.