Senior Chemist
Senior Chemist
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Job Description
Pay Range: $33.25 to $41.55 per hour
Purpose of Position:
The Senior Chemist is responsible for leading and performing complex chemical analyses in support of poultry production food safety and regulatory compliance. This role ensures high-quality timely and accurate analytical testing of poultry products raw materials water feed and sanitation chemicals. The Senior Chemist maintains USDA & ELAP accreditations also supports method development staff training and management and other quality system compliances as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chemical Analysis: Perform routine and non-routine testing of poultry-related matrices including Cholesterol Fatty Acid Profile Pesticides Moisture Protein Fat Ash etc. Operate and maintain related equipment used in the analysis.
- Method Development: Assist in developing validating and optimizing new chemical testing methods in accordance with regulatory standards and internal procedures.
- Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure compliance with USDA ELAP and internal SOPs. Maintain proper documentation traceability and chain of custody.
- Technical Leadership: Mentor junior chemists and technicians. Provide training on new methods and best practices.
- Data Management: Review interpret and report analytical results with precision and scientific integrity. Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and technical reports.
- Safety & Waste Management: Adhere to chemical hygiene and hazardous waste handling protocols. Promote a safe lab environment.
- Quality Control: Implement and monitor internal quality control procedures including the review of QC charts duplicate testing reference standards and corrective actions for out-of-spec results.
- Workflow Prioritization: Collaborate with lab team and management to prioritize testing schedules ensuring high-throughput and time-sensitive samples (e.g. production release) are handled efficiently.
- Order Lab Supplies: Acquire quotations for the supplies requested create purchase requisitions and process lab invoices.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the management.
Qualifications :
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biochemistry Food Science or related field (Masters preferred)
- 3 years of experience in analytical chemistry preferably in a food or poultry testing laboratory
- Strong knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and experience with QC practices
- Familiarity with ELAP and USDA regulatory standards
- Experience with LIMS COA generation and data integrity best practices
- Proven ability to prioritize work lead small teams and communicate effectively
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience leading workflow scheduling or sample triage in a high-throughput lab
- Familiarity with test cost analysis and efficiency metrics
- Experience coordinating or participating in proficiency testing programs
- Strong leadership decision-making and organizational abilities
- Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 Guidelines
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities Females Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
