Analytical Food Chemist Jobs

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

• Writes text for reports, methods and, or protocols in established format
• Recognizes deviations from normal results and informs Study Director, Principal Investigator, and/or management of any problems/deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and participates in corrective action of problems.
• Work on multiple developmental projects and routine assays simultaneously while balancing short and long-term priorities.
• Identifies problems, determines appropriate actions, and implements solutions with support or independently as appropriate.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Act as a resource within their team
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Provides input and participates in project meetings.
• Organizes and conducts routine analyses independently and collaboratively, in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Documents work in a clear, concise manner according to laboratory standards.
• Provides excellent communication in both written and oral data presentation.
• Able to identify critical steps in an assay.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude.
• Trains and assists junior staff
• Travel both domestic and international up to 20% of time, possibility more travel based on client's needs.
• Completes all required training courses by deadlines.
• Knowledge of departmental procedures and policies
• May assist in optimizing and validating methods for a variety of matrices
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment and utilizes proper PPE.
• Able to adapt to new procedures or particular needs as directed.
• Plans, implements and documents scientific experiments with limited supervision.
• Uses analytical tools for troubleshooting food processes and quantifying analytes in food.
• Will be exposed to food allergens (ex. Milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.)
• Plans individual workload in coordination with team members and management.
• Work requires >75% of time in the lab.

• Experienced with computers and multiple software programs used to manage experiments, data, report design and instrumental data collection.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques for near-line process supports and routine samples that includes sugar, color, moisture, water activity, density, brix, pH, fat, acidity, sodium and salt.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office.
• Ability to plan, implement and document scientific experiments with limited supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science or relevant field with minimum of 6 months of experience.
• Effective collaboration with peers, management, scientists, product designers and business leaders.
• An ability to recognize and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation will be important.
• Hands-on experience with pH meter, balance, NIR, YSI, Computrac, Hunter Color, and Laboratory Information Management System is a plus.

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.., with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Battle Creek, MI are encourage to apply. Shift differential will be added to base salary.

What we Offer:

• Life and disability insurance
• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.