Analytical Scientist

Job Title: Analytical Scientist (Onsite)

Location: Glenview, IL

Open to candidates willing to relocate

Description:

This position involves applying foundational knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, chromatography and mass spectrometry.

The industrial challenges are to measure and characterize small molecules to biopolymers in areas such as ingredient authenticity and provenance; off-flavors and taints; optimization of ingredients; food safety threats such as pathogens; allergens; and composition and stability of natural ingredients.

This is an ideal opportunity for a laboratory-focused scientist who enjoys integrating laboratory findings into cohesive explanations of what is happening at the molecular level in food ingredients and processing.

The successful candidate will develop project objectives and strategies in response to business initiatives, executing against same and recommending action plans to implement key findings.

The candidate will have significantly impact on direction and quality of work done by other senior technical people.

The candidate should have aptitudes for application and maintenance of complex analytical instrumentation.

The candidate will be evaluated on communication skills and potential for demonstrating technical leadership within a scientifically and culturally diverse organization.

Will collaborate with internal clients, including R&D and potentially plant personnel.

Will interact with equipment/instrument manufacturers, external lab partners, suppliers.

Must Haves:

B.S. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field with 4 years lab experience or M.S degree in related field with 2 years lab experience or PhD degree in related field.

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (3 years minimum).

Quantitative chemical analysis exp (at least 1-year experience).

Establishing ISO 17025 Lab Exp (accredited methods).

MassLynx experience - MassLynx intelligently controls various Waters mass spectrometry components, from sample and solvent management to mass spectrometers and auxiliary detectors.).

Solid phase extraction exp is a major plus (sample prep technique).