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Job
Summary
The
function of this job is to perform professional analytical and chemical testing
of food products, ingredients, and environmentals. The position
entails responsibility for application and evaluation of approved chemical
techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing of food
products/environmentals. The position has the authority to act as the
laboratory Lead Chemist. This authority and its scope are based on the
technical knowledge of the individual. The Lead Chemist will have
frequent contact with laboratory customer base when needed as well as
perform frequent review and interpretation of laboratory results. The
position works closely with Laboratory Management, the Process Supervisor,
and Technical Supervisor and in the daily functions associated with the
laboratory.
Minimum
Qualifications
- BS degree in Chemistry, Food
Technology, or related field or; Graduate degree in Chemistry
- Two years experience in an
analytical testing laboratory
- Three or more years
experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred
- Working knowledge of aseptic
sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods
and procedures
- Familiarity with GMP , OSHA
guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, and Compendium methods and procedure
- Broad knowledge of concepts,
practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
- Or equivalent combination of
education and experience
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