Analytical Chemist

Sensient • St. Louis, MO

7h • Onsite

About The Position

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art, and innovation of color and flavor.  We are market savvy and visionary.  We are problem solvers, and we will be better with you.  

The Natural Color Conversion is here!!  Sensient is growing rapidly and adding scientific staff. As an Analytical Quality Control Chemist you will have a strong customer focus and possess a strong working knowledge of wet chemistry techniques, instrumentation, and analysis skills.  This exciting role is responsible for conducting analytical testing, developing new test methods, and interpreting test results. 

The shift for this position is: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday (5am - 5pm)

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Higher education in a Technical Degree with a strong Analytical Chemistry background
• Experience working in a high throughput quality control lab
• A strong background in analytical instrumentation and analysis including, but not limited to, ICP, HPLC, and GC/MS

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a third-party testing lab strongly preferred
• Experience preparing reports, managing lab projects, and working with small to mid-size teams

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the analysis of samples and data ensuring on time delivery of results
• Operate and maintain ICP, HPLC, GC/MS and various lab instrumentation using accepted GLP and GMP procedures. Work with service engineers to perform routine maintenance to minimize instrument down time
• Evaluate new test methods to bring inhouse and routinely review current methods and recommend areas for improvements
• Participate in formal Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective Actions
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, lab data and results to other departments
• Work in interdepartmental teams and with affiliate sites to provide high quality products and service to our customers

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level