QC Lab Analytical Chemist (HPLC, GC, GC-MS)

Job Description

Job DescriptionWork directly for a Middlesex County, NJ area company that supplies high quality oils and specialty ingredients to the beverage industry.

QC Lab Analytical Chemist (HPLC, GC, GC-MS)

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Expertise in analytical instruments like GC, GC-MS and HPLC for method development of essential oils
Experience of maintenance and trouble-shooting these analytical instruments like GC, HPLC and GC-MS.
Experience in method development for agricultural residues in essential oils
Quality Control (QC) testing and analysis support - flavors, flavor ingredient, emulsion, aroma chemicals, essential oils and specialty products.
* Performing Quality Control evaluation of all incoming raw materials/pre-shipment samples, intermediates and all outgoing finished products/pre-shipment samples
* Performing QC tests which includes appearance, organoleptic test, Specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation, wet analysis for aldehyde, Gas Chromatography analysis, High performance liquid chromatography analysis, Absorption spectrum analysis, Flash point, particle size analysis for emulsion and powder samples and Ring test.
* Responsible for calibrating and monitoring all the lab instruments.
* Maintaining log book for all the instruments maintenance.
* Entering the QC test results into data base and creating certificate of analysis.
* Preparing all the QC documents as required by the customers.
* Sample preparation as per the formula provided by the developer.
* Performing distillation or any other lab processing as required.
* Responsible for understanding the Food Safety and Quality Management System and related activities, including SQF standards.
* Any and all other work related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor"s degree in Analytical Chemistry or closely related technical field.
3-5 years" hands-on experience in Flavors/Fragrances industry in an analytical chemistry role.
Knowledge of Essential oils and their composition.
Knowledge of Flavors and their ingredients.
Knowledge and hands on practice of analytical instruments like GC, HPLC, and GC-MS.
Experience of maintenance and trouble-shooting these analytical instruments like GC, HPLC and GC-MS.
Leadership in managing the duties and resources for this position.
Oral and written communications to team members, and record/note keeping.
Maintain initiative and persistence to complete projects.
Successfully work well in a team.
Computer skills, primarily Microsoft-based Office/Word/Excel

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Listed: $75k-$80k plus benefits