What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Chemist position at Barentz?
Barentz is a leading global life science and specialty performance ingredients distributor. We source branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and our ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation, and ingredient testing from our state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories.
Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of $2.5 billion, the company employs over 2,600 people worldwide and serves more than 25,000 customers. For more information, visit: www.barentz.com.
About this role
What will you do?
The Lab Chemist is responsible for overall quality control of toll manufactured materials, testing, data management, sample oversight and guidance in a laboratory/office setting.
Critical results
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation as needed.
• Responsible for updating QC documentation, recording analysis and calibration results.
• General lab duties including clean-up, maintenance of equipment, track and order chemicals and disposables used in the lab.
• Data processing and documentation using common software tools such as Excel, PowerPoint as well as internal systems
• Support and lead by example Barentz’s culture, values and fundamentals.
• Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities including, but not limited to, formal as well as informal training.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for ensuring quality control measures are in place, understood and followed at all times.
• Responsible for approving, generating and maintaining Certificates of Analysis and USMCA Certificates.
• Data management - responsible for acquiring, validating, and maintaining data for the lab.
• Provide sample department oversight and guidance as necessary.
• Perform biological testing (counts for wet and dry biological products).
• Set up and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control.
• Ensure safety procedures and housekeeping are maintained to protect yourself, co-workers, and the environment.
• Perform, interpret, and record quality
About You
Education / Experience
• University or College degree, preferably in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Etc., or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of previous experience in a laboratory setting.
Skills
• Demonstrated organizational, complex problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Must be self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed.
• Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals.
• Fluent in English, a second language would be considered an asset
Why Barentz?
Barentz is a fast-growing organization with an open culture and short lines of communication. We offer you the freedom and opportunity to operate independently within the set objectives and frameworks. Barentz is looking for employees who are creative, independent, and energetic and like to take on challenges. You like to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, which requires a high degree of flexibility.
• Competitive benefits package
• 401K with matching
• An inspiring multinational company in a fast-growing and innovative business
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