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Senior Analytical Chemist BeaconPoint Labs DBA WISEcode Labs - 4.0 Kannapolis, NC Job Details Full-time From $75,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Data integrity assurance Instrumentation troubleshooting Teamwork High-performance liquid chromatographs Data analysis skills Equipment troubleshooting Data integrity and documentation Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Data quality monitoring Mass spectrometers (MS) Food industry Verification of laboratory test methods Technical troubleshooting support Laboratory information systems (LIS) Chemical testing Test validation method Validation design FDA regulations Full Job Description About WISEcode Labs WISEcode Labs is an independent, ISO 17025 accredited, third-party testing laboratory serving food, beverage, dietary supplement, ingredient, and adjacent consumer-health companies. The lab combines advanced analytical instrumentation, rigorous method development, microbiology and chemistry expertise, and a high-touch service model designed for customers with complex and recurring testing needs. WISEcode Labs is differentiated by its unwavering focus on food safety, nutrition and contaminant testing and becoming a primary testing partner to food industry, owing to its rapid response time, depth of testing and defensible data. Key responsibilities GC-MS method onboarding and support Lead the onboarding of new GC-MS methods as business needs require, including method transfer, optimization, verification and validation for food and supplement matrices (e.g., pesticide residues, residual solvents, contaminants, fatty acids, flavor and volatile compounds). Draft and revise SOPs, validation protocols and reports to support new and existing GC-MS methods. Train analysts on new GC-MS methods, instrument operation and sample preparation techniques and headspace analysis. ICP-MS production and technical support Provide day-to-day technical support for ICP-MS production analysis of elemental contaminants and nutrient minerals (e.g., heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, As, Hg). Serve as the lab's ICP-MS subject-matter expert, troubleshooting instrument performance, interferences, calibration, internal standard recovery and QC failures. Perform and oversee routine and preventive maintenance (cones, nebulizer, torch, tuning) to keep instruments running and minimize downtime. Support microwave digestion and other sample preparation workflows for diverse food and supplement matrices. LC production support Support HPLC/UHPLC and

LC-MS/MS

production as needed to meet turnaround times and workload demands. Data review and quality Perform extensive technical review of LC, GC and ICP-MS production data, including integrations, calibration, QC samples, spike recoveries, duplicates and reporting limits. Ensure data integrity and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, cGMP and internal quality system requirements. Document out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend results, nonconformances and QC failures, and support QA with implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Leadership and collaboration Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior chemists and laboratory technicians. Work with lab management, quality assurance and client services to prioritize workload and resolve technical issues. Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory efficiency, throughput and data quality. Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Food Science or a related scientific field. Minimum of 5 years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience. Extensive hands-on experience with GC-MS and ICP-MS, including routine operation, method development or transfer, maintenance and troubleshooting. Working knowledge of LC techniques (HPLC/UHPLC;

LC-MS/MS

a plus). Proven experience performing technical review of chromatographic and elemental analysis data. Familiarity with instrument software and data systems (e.g., Agilent MassHunter Open Lab, or similar) and LIMS. Solid understanding of QA/QC principles, method validation and data integrity Preferred qualifications Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science or a related field. Previous experience in a food, dietary supplement or nutraceutical testing laboratory. Experience in a contract or commercial testing lab with high sample volumes and defined turnaround times. Knowledge of relevant regulations and reference methods, such as

AOAC, USP, FDA

(21 CFR Part 111/117), EPA and California Proposition 65. Experience working under an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited quality system. Experience with triple-quadrupole GC-MS/MS and/or ICP-MS collision/reaction cell techniques. Prior experience training or leading other analysts. Skills and competencies Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Clear written and verbal communication, including technical documentation. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a production setting. Collaborative, team-oriented approach and willingness to mentor others. Work environment and physical requirements Laboratory setting with exposure to chemicals, compressed gases, acids and high-temperature equipment; appropriate PPE required. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs. Occasional overtime or flexible hours may be required to meet production demands.

Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person