Location: Melville,NY, USA
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.