Chemist

A Chemist is needed for a company that manufactures, sells, and markets non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups in the Atlanta, GA area. This is a laboratory position for a candidate with 1-5 years of experience to evaluate sweet compounds, conduct sensory tests, perform instrumental analysis, and maintain proper documentation and lab practices.

location: Atlanta, Georgia
job type: Contract
salary: $22.06 - 27.20 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Evaluate new or existing sweet compounds and sweetener combinations.
  
  
• Prepare samples, including reference and calibration samples, for sensory tests.
  
  
• Execute sensory tests and work with a Sensory Lead to summarize and interpret results.
  
  
• Maintain proper records and storage of incoming materials and compounds.
  
  
• Perform laboratory maintenance, including supply management and cleanup.
  
  
• Validate sensory methods to ensure consistency across various departments (QA, R&D, Product Development, Packaging, and Marketing).
  
  
• Identify, classify, maintain, and protect files, documentation, and sensitive information.
  
  
• Record data from analyses, calibrations, maintenance, cleaning, and experiments in a computer logbook or laboratory notebook.
  
  
• Analyze ingredients, syrups, beverages, or other substances using laboratory instruments. This includes preparing analytical standards and standard curves.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 1-5 years of experience working in a lab setting.
  
  
• BS Degree, Associate Degree, or equivalent work experience is preferred but not required.
  
  
• Ability to work for multiple hours continuously with production equipment.
  
  
• Ability to occasionally lift and transport up to 30 pounds.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

Instrumental Analysis:

• Ability to analyze substances using laboratory instruments.
  
  
• Knowledge of basic lab instruments and equipment (e.g., pH meter, Brix meter).
  
  
• Skill in preparing analytical standards and standard curves.

Laboratory Practices:

• Knowledge and application of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
  
  
• Proficiency in handling chemicals and glassware.
  
  
• Skill in preparing standards and reagents.
  
  
• Proper measuring and data management techniques.

Sensory Best Practices:

• Knowledge and application of sensory testing and best practices.
  
  
• Ability to understand and apply sensory theory to generate experimental designs.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

Laboratory

GLP

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.