Lab Analyst

Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and audit and certification services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc. and Micro Quality Labs Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine, and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a Lab Analyst to join our growing team!

JOB SUMMARY

You will be joining a team to perform duties and experiments as required and outlined in SOPs and maintain cleaning and logs for the laboratory. Follow quality standards for sample testing process, documentation, and ensure all activities comply with cGMPs, GLP, 21 CFR, ICH, Monograph, ISO and FDA regulations and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare test solutions and reagents for sample analysis.
• Work under the supervision of a Supervisor/Manager or tenured Chemist for all laboratory tasks.
• Conduct routine analysis of samples as assigned, and compile data for documentation of test procedures.
• Ensure quality compliance, regulatory standards, and good manufacturing practices are followed within each task.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation per SOP's as required for sample testing.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned after use as per SOP's, GMP and GLP.
• Act with impartiality and work in accordance with the company policies, regulations and SOP's.
• Act in a way to not be influenced by particular perspectives, value judgments, community bias, or personal interests that could compromise impartiality.
• Communicate possible impartiality risks to management from the Chemistry Laboratory operations to Quality Assurance and/or Management.
• Receive a satisfactory evaluation of job performance.
• Work with all personnel in the laboratory.
• Work primarily in a laboratory environment with the appropriate PPE for hazardous solvents and follow established laboratory safety practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree is required; concentration in Biological or Chemical Science is desirable.
• One (1) year of experience in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or related field is preferred.
• Must have a general working knowledge of 21 CFR, USP/NF, EP, JP, AOAC, ICH, GxP, cGMP, cGLP and/or ISO standards and guidelines.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and solve complex problems.
• Must be able to lift and move heavy items in the laboratory (glassware, solvent bottles, equipment, etc.).
• Must be able to work efficiently under pressure and successfully function in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a general working knowledge of how to access, input and retrieve information using a computer.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to established laboratory safety practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components.
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud.
• Temperature varies from hot to cold.
• Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks
• Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception

BENEFITS:

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

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 Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.