Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American 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 have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a GC-MS Chemist to join our team in our Burbank, CA laboratory! The GC-MS Chemist will be responsible for testing sample utilizing GC-MS instrumentation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze test samples utilizing GC-MS instrumentation.
• Perform daily maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of instruments included in Daily Operations
• May assist in overseeing work conducted by Lab technician or assistants.
• May assist in troubleshooting out of specification test results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a BS in chemistry or equivalent.
• Experience performing analytical or chemical testing on pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutritional, raw materials, water samples, bulk samples & finished products.
• Knowledge of current USP, CTFA/PCPC, AOAC, CPSC, EPA, ASTM, and other industry standard methods and procedures.
• Must be familiar with GC-MS instrumentation and other chemical equipment, techniques and programs required for pharmaceutical, nutritional and cosmetic product assays/tests.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with GC instrumentation. 3 years of experience is preferred.
• Computer literate. Be able to work with Microsoft programs such as word and excel, ability to utilize search engines, and create spreadsheets, etc.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adapt to changes to improve company process.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• GC-MS Instrument: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Burbank, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burbank, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person