GC-MS Analytical Chemist Job at LifeSpice Ingredients, Chicago, IL

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  • LifeSpice Ingredients
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

LifeSpice Ingredients, a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, international food company has an opening for a R&D Mass Spectrometry Technician with experience operating a Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer in our Chicago River North location. The LifeSpice office is steps away from the CTA Brown/Purple line and easily accessible from all parts of Chicagoland – our location will take the stress out of your morning commute.

The R&D Mass Spectrometry Technician will spend the majority of their time running and operating our GC-Mass Spectrometer in our newly designed lab. This person will draw upon their background in analytical chemistry and food testing. This position will work independently with no direct reports. The R&D Mass Spectrometry Technician will report to our Director of Research & Development.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute food testing utilizing various analytical instruments including GC-Mass Spectrometer
  • Operate and maintain lab where GC-MS and other analytical equipment are located
  • Ability to communicate and educate co-workers who do not have an analytical background
  • Establish and maintain a library of reference spectra
  • Make recommendations for new analytical methods and testing equipment
  • Ability to work as part of a team and think big picture
  • Perform other analytical tests and support the R&D and Quality Departments as needed

What we are looking for in a Candidate:

  • Required knowledge and relevant working experience (hands on) with GC-Mass Spectrometer
  • Operate and obtain actionable data from GC-MS testing
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry with a focus in Analytical Testing
  • Background and experience in food, flavor analysis is preferred
  • Ability to create reports and communicate findings
  • 3+ years of hands-on analytical experience

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Day shift,

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