Chemist

Position Title: Chemist

Reports to: Lab Manager of Analytical

Location: Buford, GA

FLSA Status: Exempt

CATALYST NUTRACEUTICALS is engaged in manufacturing dietary supplements of only the highest quality, setting industry standards every step of the way. We feel a responsibility for every product we make. Our company has grown by building—and maintaining—solid relationships. We work as a team with our employees, our customers, and the industry as a whole. We draw heavily on the expertise of all our trusted ingredient suppliers, vendors, printers, testing labs and others to ensure we stay at the forefront of industry trends—delivering the best in pricing and quality. It’s not just good sense, it’s good business.

The Chemist role is responsible for routine testing of finished product and raw materials for nutritional content. The chemist will also be an integral part of laboratory expansion efforts by aiding in method development and validation projects.

The position will report to the Laboratory Manager. The position is a Full-time onsite role, Monday-Friday, from our headquarters office in Buford, GA.

General Job Responsibilities

• Follow internal and compendial methodology to analyze finished products and raw materials.
• Interpret results generated by variety of analytical instrumentation.
• Assist with method validation and method development as needed.
• Participate in the peer review of analytical notebooks, COAs and data entry.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPLC, LC/MS, ICP-MS and other scientific instrumentation.
• Maintain calibration and verification logs for balances and the pH meter.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related field of study.
• Experience with ICP-MS instrumentation
• At least 2 years prior experience as a Chemist or equivalent title.
• Basic lab skills such as accurate weighing, mixing and dilution of materials by utilizing laboratory balances and glassware.
• Previous experience with method validation and/or development is required.
• Keen attention to detail and scientific documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn and work independently, as well as part of a team.
  
  

Employment Eligibility Verification

Must possess valid documentation to establish identity and U.S. employment eligibility.

Security Requirements

Submission to, and ability to pass, a thorough pre-employment background check by Catalyst is a requirement of employment.

Catalyst is an Equal Opportunity Employer