Chemist, Associate

Req Id:

41355

Job Title:

Chemist, Associate

City:

West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is seeking an Analytical Chemist in the Feed Laboratory. The main goal of the feed laboratory is to perform product label testing on animal feed and pet foods for regulatory purposes. As the Analytical Chemist, you will assist the Feed Laboratory Supervisor in achieving and maintaining operational excellence in conformity with Purdue University laboratory and safety standards, Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) Standards, and international standards such as

ISO 17025

2017. You will perform chemical analysis using various analytical platforms within the feed laboratory and manage and maintain assigned instruments and equipment with the goal of minimizing downtime while enabling optimal functionality and performance conditions.

What You'll Be Doing:

Performing moderate to complex chemical testing on commercial feed and pet food samples designated components (e.g. amino acids, vitamins, drugs, mycotoxins) as defined in manufacturers' specifications using complex instrumentation that includes liquid chromatography with mass spectroscopy, ultraviolet, fluorescence and refractive index detection, gas chromatography with flame ionization detection and UV-VIS spectrophotometry Processing and evaluating data to determine whether quality control standards are met Documenting analyses and submitting reports for final review by section supervisor Maintaining common equipment used in the analytical laboratory such as LC and GC instruments with various detectors as well as UV-Visible spectrometers and extraction devices Troubleshooting problems that may arise during instrument analysis Participating in the installation and validation of new instruments Participating in developing new feed analysis methods, validating methods, and drafting standard operating procedures or research manuscript for publication Periodically preparing and giving presentations at conferences Participating in Proficiency Testing programs and collaborative studies

What We're Looking For:

Associate Analytical Chemist (P1) Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field 1 year of analytical laboratory experience In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.(Associate's + 3 years of experience;

HS/GED + 5

years of experience) Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Computer software skills Analytical Chemist (P2) Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field 2 years of analytical laboratory experience In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.(Associate's + 4 years of experience;

HS/GED + 6

years of experience) Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Computer software skills What We'd Like You to

Know:

This position will be filled as an Associate Analytical Chemist or as an Analytical Chemist. The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. This posting represents 2 vacancies Learn more about Purdue's benefits summary, https://bit.ly/3sHGbls Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A Background Check is required for employment in this position

FLSA:

Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

Retirement Eligibility:

Defined Contributions Waiting Period Purdue University is an EO employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply Career Stream Professional 1 or 2 P1: Pay Band S060 Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php Job Code #20002257 Link to

Career Path Maker:

https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/ P2: Pay Band S065 Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php Job Code #20002258 Link to

Career Path Maker:

https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/ •Effective August 1, Purdue implemented a new background screen policy: any internal transfer will receive a new background screen if one has not been run within the last year. Why Purdue? Purdue University is a place where every role contributes to the pursuit of excellence, innovation, and community impact. As part of the Indianapolis team, you'll help drive Purdue's continued growth and success—supporting leaders who are advancing research, education, and engagement in Indiana and beyond. Here, your talent and initiative will be valued, and your work will make a difference every day. Who We Are Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture. EO Purdue University is an EO/EA University.