Laboratory Technician/ Analytical Chemist CFS North America, LLC Urbandale, IA Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets Spectrophotometer Laboratory experience Microsoft Office Food analysis (analytical chemistry specialty) Analysis skills Chromatography Food Science Bachelor's degree Chemistry Adaptability Manual handling Analytical thinking Critical thinking Time management Full Job Description CFS North America is seeking a lab technician/analytical chemist to work hands-on with all processes within the lab, including sample preparation, sample analysis, maintaining analytical equipment, keeping inventory of laboratory supplies, and ensuring an efficient operation of the lab. This position will report to the Scientific Manager. About the

Company:

Camlin Fine Sciences (CFS) is a global manufacturer of premium ingredients for the food, pet food, animal feed, biodiesel, nutraceutical, and chemical industries. Headquartered in Mumbai, India since 1931, CFS manufactures hundreds of products under four platforms: Shelf-Life Solutions, Aroma products, Health & Wellness and Performance Chemicals. Dedicated research and application teams are geographically dispersed to better serve their regional customer base with locations in North America, South America, Europe, China, and India. CFS North America LLC is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Plan, set-up and carry out controlled experiments and trials. Conduct analytical tests of various food and feed ingredients including specific gravity, viscosity, color, pH, peroxide value, free fatty acids, p-anisidine value, Oil Stability Index (OSI), OXITEST Induction Times, and quantitation of antioxidant molecules. Perform shelf-life stability testing of various food and feed applications. Operate analytical instruments such as Analytical Balance, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Viscometer, Auto-Titrator, Rotary Evaporator, CDR FoodLab, Oxidative Stability Instrument (OSI), OXITEST, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatograph (GC) with a Headspace Sampler. Test incoming raw materials / chemicals. Perform finished product testing  Interpret and analyze data. Compile results, prepare reports or summary. Demonstrate procedures. Collect, prepare and/or test food, pet food and feed samples. Maintain analytical equipment. Communicate technical results both verbally and written to pertinent parties. Keeps inventory of supplies and stocks on hand for laboratory use. Maintain laboratory equipment and tools in clean, safe, and good conditions. Maintains technical records and Safety Data Sheets. Follow proper waste disposal and recycling methodologies.

Key Competencies:

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and analytical skills Ability to achieve results and execute multiple simultaneous projects Critical thinking and time-management skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Experienced in precision weighing using high precision analytical balances Reliable and responsible Attention to detail Adaptability Stress tolerance Willingness to learn Ability to adapt to situations as they arise Strong work ethics

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Food Science with some practical laboratory work experience (industrial or academic) Knowledge of laboratory tests and analyses Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment Ability to handle multiple samples and laboratory equipment Able to effectively contribute to a dynamic and often fast-paced, high-pressure work environment Must be proficient with MS Office programs including Excel General awareness of laboratory practices, basis statistics and product quality would be useful

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged standing in laboratory conditions. Periodic lifting, bending, twisting, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Excellent hand-eye coordination and sharp vision are required. Ability to clean laboratory.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person