Food Forensics Associate

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in - on time, every time - so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team - including believing in you.

We are currently looking for a Food Forensics Associate to join our growing team!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Food Forensics isolates filth elements from various food products and performs chemical analysis on spices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs wet chemical analysis to isolate micro extraneous filth elements from various food products.

• Performs chemical analysis to determine spice quality.

• Reports results for basic tests.

• Actively participates in and understands all relevant Quality Control testing requirements.

• Other duties as required.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

• Using the appropriate SOP's, performs wet chemical analysis to accurately isolate microextraneous filth elements from various food products.

• Accurately report results for analytical testing performed.

• Actively participate in any Spice Chemical Proficiency Samples Program deemed relevant by Certified Laboratories.

• Utilizing the appropriate reagents, prepares solutions necessary to perform filth extractions. Including accurately labeling and record keeping of all solutions and reagents prepared.

• Performs qualitative and quantitative spice chemical analysis using the proper Compendial methodology and/or SOP's.

• Macroscopically analyze various food products to isolate and quantify visual contaminants.

• Maintain proficiency while use and calibration of the top loaders and analytical balances.

• Awareness in the proper use and care of various microscopes.

• Works effectively other departments.

• Proactively looking for ways to help others.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree and appropriate industry specific experience, or BA/BS degree, preferably in life sciences; current employees without the required degree have been grandfathered based on their years of experience already in the position.

• Strong relevant qualitative and quantitative skills.

• Excellent organizational skills - ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective manner.

• Proven attention to detail with effective organizational skills.

• Excellent hand/eye coordination.

• Excellent manual dexterity.

• Ability to distinguish colors.

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.

KEY POSITION COMPETENCIES TO BE MEASURED:

• Analytical capability and performance

• Mathematics, learning strategies, active learning.

• Communication skills

• Listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

• Judgement skills

• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, decision making, analyzing, and evaluating.

• Team player

• Assist and guide others, coordination, and social perceptiveness.

• Dependability

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Job descriptions are not intended to be, and should not be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all the duties and responsibilities performed by job incumbents.