Analytical Chemist III

MUST HAVE

• 2-5 years of experience in the FOOD OR FLAVOR industry with practical application of scientific methods.
• Experience in identifying unknowns in the flavor and test samples
• Extensive experience with GC-MS for identifying unknown compounds.
• Knowledge of HPLC.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 1-2 years of strong experience.

Job Description

The Analytical Chemist’s primary responsibility will be to perform analytical testing of volatile and non-volatile components in foods, beverages, flavors, extracts, and essences. Additionally, the role will involve developing and validating methods for testing these components. This position requires extensive collaboration with various cross-functional departments within the company, including Research & Development, Quality Control, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing using GC-MS and HPLC to identify unknown compounds in both sweet and savory samples.
• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical testing methods.
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reports as needed.
• Conduct routine maintenance and coordinate technical support for analytical instruments.
• Maintain supplier relationships for technical support of instrumentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Research & Development, Quality Control, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory) to achieve desired results.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with LC-MS is a plus.
• Experience with liquid extraction techniques.
• Flavors industry experience is required.

Work Environment

This position operates on the 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The facility is cutting-edge and beautiful, with multiple labs on-site. The company values collaboration and promotes from within. Employees enjoy a compensated holiday break from Christmas Eve to January 2nd. Additionally, there is a gym on-site for employee use. The work environment provides great exposure to the entire facility, as the team collaborates with nearly all departments. The company places a strong emphasis on giving back, having built 13 new schools in Madagascar since 2016.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Company offers competitive salary, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401k and more. Company culture is also very inclusive and everyone can share ideas.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wauconda,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $70,000 - $95,000