Chemistry Technician - Pipeline

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

Location:

Gainesville Analytical Laboratory

Employment type:

Full-time (Regular)

Your Mission Will Be To

• Perform chemical analysis on food, pharmaceutical or other samples.

• Compost and grind samples for analysis as required.
• Perform chemical analyses such as protein, moisture, fat, ash, and other components.
• Prepare samples for analysis according to procedure. Retrieve samples from designated areas (e.g. login, sample storage).
• Perform chemical analyses of macronutrients, micronutrients or other parameters as designated.
• Extract desired components from samples with appropriate processes so that concentration can be determined.
• Prepare standards and reagents needed for the analysis procedure.
• Write/label all samples throughout the process so that client and sample numbers can be tracked.
• Perform calculations, checking and interpretation of results where applicable.
• Track status of designated tests to ensure client turnaround time commitments are met and inform supervisor of non‑compliance.
• Assist other departmental personnel with analysis tasks so testing can proceed according to specified time limits.
• Update logbooks, transfer data and maintain records, including quality records for the specified tests, notify supervisor of any non‑compliant results.
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retained samples as required.
• Train analysts where required and participate in the training programs.
• Perform necessary preventative maintenance on instrumentation according to identified schedules.
• Clean and prepare glassware for future analysis use.
• Ensure material/supplies are maintained and available for the next analysis including preparation of reagents where applicable.
• Coordinate with other departmental personnel with analysis tasks to maintain smooth flow of work.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process, including participation in monitoring of quality parameters as assigned, and performance of necessary tasks related to quality control parameters for the test being performed.
• Identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document such observations in accordance with the prescribed complaint system and supervisor is notified.
• Support laboratory management in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the quality management system.
• Adhere to all safety policies.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Knowledge:
The incumbent must have a basic knowledge of chemistry to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results.

• Associate’s degree and one or more years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree.

• Basic level of knowledge in both wet and instrumental chemistry procedures to perform analysis on samples.
• Analytical skills are essential to complete analysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism.
• General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to process client data.
• Physical dexterity is required for manipulating samples.

• None

The incumbent works in a laboratory setting with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory. Safety equipment of gloves, laboratory coat and eyeglasses may need to be worn depending on the testing process. The incumbent may use the autoclave daily to complete the analysis process. Continuous lifting of analysis materials…