Analytical Chemist
Sensient is growing! The Natural Color Conversion is here!! We are adding an Analytical Chemist to our team. As an Analytical Chemist you will have a strong customer focus and possess a strong working knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation skills. This exciting role is responsible for conducting analytical testing, developing new test methods, and interpreting test results.
What You’ll Do:
- Independently manage the analysis of samples and data ensuring each sample comes off within its allotted lead time.
- Operate and maintain ICP, HPLC, GC/MS and various lab instrumentation using accepted GLP and GMP procedures. Work with service engineers to perform routine maintenance to minimize instrument down time.
- Evaluate new test methods to bring to on site and routinely review current methods and suggest any improvements.
- Participate in Formal Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective Actions.
- Effectively communicate, both verbally and written, lab data and results to other departments.
- Work in interdepartmental teams and with affiliate sites.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s or Higher education in a Technical Degree with a strong Analytical Chemistry background.
- 5-years of experience working in a high throughput quality control lab.
- A strong background in analytical instrumentation and analysis including, but not limited to, GC-MS, LC-MS, and ICP.
- Prior experiencing working in a third-party testing lab strongly preferred.
- Experiencing managing lab projects and working with a small to mid-size teams.
What You’ll Get:
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
- An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical
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