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Food Chemist – Chicago, IL US Food & Drug Administration
Job Snapshot Location:
6502
S Archer Rd
Base
Pay: $75,000
/Year Employee
Type: Full-Time Industry:
Food Manages
Others: No Job
Type: Government Education:
4
Year Degree Experience:
Not
Specified Post
Date: 7/16/2010 Contact:
Lauren
Jackson Phone:
708-728-4162 Fax:
708-728-4177
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fax your resume >> Description
Food
Chemist The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Moffett Research Center of the National
Center for Food Safety and Technology (NCFST), is seeking a full-time
position to serve as a laboratory support scientist in food chemistry who
will participate in a collaborative research program at the
NCFST. This person will be appointed to a 2-year fellowship
position. The research fellowship program is administered by Oak Ridge
Associated Universities. The fellowship does not include benefits.
The NCFST is a food safety research consortium of government, academic, and
industry scientists. The food chemist will be part of a
multidisciplinary team involved in detecting and quantifying a variety of
chemical hazards/contaminants in foods. Requirements
Particular
areas of desired skill include a strong background in analytical chemistry
and familiarity with ELISA, LC-MS-MS, GC-MS, fluorescence and UV
spectrophotometry, and FT-IR, NIR, and/or Raman spectroscopy. Strong
academic credentials and experience in analytical chemistry and/or food
chemistry is essential. Familiarity with methods for extracting and
purifying food constituents and contaminants is highly desirable. In
addition, the incumbent must assist in the interpretation and evaluation of
the results of analysis to determine validity and scientific
significance. Charts and graphs to illustrate the data will be expected
to be generated. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are
needed. Position
Location: 6502 S. Archer Rd., Bedford Park, IL 60501 Vacancy
Job Title: Food Chemist Required
Education: B.S./M.S. in food science, chemistry, nutrition or closely
related field Required
Experience: Prefer 3-5 years experience with a demonstrated broad range
of experience. Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience U.S.
Citizenship is required Contact:
Lauren Jackson, Ph.D.
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