Senior Analyst, Instrumentation

Certified Group partners with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise - So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes. As a leading provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We are looking for a Senior Analyst to join our team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes conditions for the successful operation of the Laboratory.
• Implements and validates published methods for use in the laboratory.
• Prepares detailed reports on the status of current projects.
• Performs regular analysis in a timely fashion maintaining a high level of quality.
• Maintains careful records of experimental observations in a notebook, in a manner suitable for efficient and complete transfer of information and protection of the laboratory's intellectual property rights
• Develops, validates, and performs non-routine analysis, as required.
• Provides technical guidance and consultation to other analytical personnel.
• Contributes technical expertise and judgment towards improvement of all analytical procedures, including new work.
• Proactively contributes to technical and strategic discussions and development regarding equipment, methods and science.
• Participates in relevant ISO QA/QC activities and documentation thereof.
• Develops contacts with outside researchers that further the laboratory's objectives.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area, complying with corporate safety and environmental policies.
• Participates in training programs deemed necessary to either develop job skills and laboratory capabilities or meet company policies and directives.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Pesticide Senior Analyst

• M.S. degree in the Sciences
• Proficiency and at least 5 years' experience in residue analysis
• Proven ability to develop and validate methods
• High level of computer skills and familiarity with instrument control/data acquisition software.
• Thorough familiarity with literature in residue analysis, including primary literature
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods

HPLC Senior Analyst

• BS degree in the Sciences
• Proficiency and at least 5-years' experience in HPLC
• Proven ability to develop and validate methods
• Strong relevant quantitative skills
• High level of computer skills and familiarity with data acquisition software
• Broad familiarity with general literature in applicable discipline, including primary literature
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills

Mass Spectrometry Senior Analyst

• M.S. degree or higher in Analytical Chemistry or related Science or BS with relevant experience.
• Proficiency and substantial experience in modern MS analysis
• Proven ability to develop and validate methods
• High level of computer skills and familiarity with instrument control/data acquisition software.
• Thorough familiarity with literature in MS analysis, including primary literature
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Laboratories will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.