Sr Analytical Chemist- Nutritional Chemistry
Sr. Analytical Chemist- Food Solutions
Are you interested in making a real scientific impact in your everday work? Would you enjoy working in a team- focused environment as your explore unique career opportunities?
Become a valuable member of Covance's Food Chemistry Solutions group as a Sr. Analytical Chemist. Help manage complex research projects, routine nutritional analysis, and FDA labelling requirements for the world's leading food manufacturers.
Position is located in our Madison, WI laboratories.
– Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing independently in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOP's and regulatory agency guidelines
– Identifies problems and assists in setting up and performing optimization, and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices, and may assist in method development.
– Documents work, maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
– Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work
– Performs peer review and QC review of data
– Able to identify critical steps in an assay.
– Initiates, drives and implements process improvement initiatives.
– Trains, mentors, and assists less experienced staff.
– Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.
– Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.
– Participates in new equipment and instrument assessment and qualification, as appropriate
– With supervisory assistance, assures technical staff compliance to SOPs and other regulatory agency guidelines.
– Performs complex analyses using unfamiliar or new methods, asking for scientific guidance as needed.
– Learn to design and independently conduct tests for chemistry projects and provide initial analysis
Thrive personally and professionally at Covance
Working at Covance, you'll continue to grow in our learning-based culture so you'll know how to expertly respond and adapt as the industry continues to evolve. Here, you'll put your education to work as you play a meaningful role in advancing healthcare.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package. This includes 21 days of personal time off, 7 paid holidays, medical and dental insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, along with short and long-term disability and life insurance.
Requirements:
Education/Qualifications
– Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (Laboratory experience may be substituted for degree)
– Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment
– Experience with use and trouble shooting of analytical equipment is desired
– Ability to perform advanced computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel). Experience At least 4 years of related experience
