M.S. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required;
7+ years of experience in an analytical laboratory, R&D;, product development, quality, food safety, ingredient science, or related scientific environment;
Demonstrated expertise in analytical chemistry, including method development, validation, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and technical problem solving.
Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and methods such as GC/TOF, HPLC, LC/MS, GCxGC, FTIR, ICP/MS, spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and classical wet chemistry techniques.
Experience leading complex technical projects from problem definition through data generation, interpretation, recommendation, and implementation.
Strong working knowledge of laboratory operations, GLP, SOPs, data systems, documentation practices, equipment maintenance, calibration, and data integrity expectations.
Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with experience improving methods, workflows, cycle times, lab capability, digital tools, automation, or analytical data systems.
Ability to travel domestically as business needs require.
