Analytical Chemist Job at Swanson Health Products, Fargo, ND

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  • Swanson Health Products
  • Fargo, ND

Job Description

Analytical Chemist

Competitive Benefits • Fitness Center Reimbursement • Product Discounts

A Little About Us:

Swanson has been dishin' out vitamins and supplements straight from the heartland for 55 years and counting. We offer grounded, realistic approaches and remedies for healthier living that have been passed down longer than grandma's not-so-secret recipes. We're looking for folks to help us leave the world a little bit healthier than how we found it, and in return we'll offer a satisfying career that ensures a solid work-life balance, competitive benefits package for full-time employees and some nifty rewards for all employees through our Wellness Program.

About The Role:

The primary function of this position is to perform qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials and finished goods in the quality control laboratory using physical testing, wet chemistry and analytical instrumentation.

Essential Responsibilities:
  1. Assist with the method development for analysis of dietary supplements (raw materials or finished goods). Keep up to date with scientific and technical developments.
  2. Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analysis of raw materials and finished goods and reporting test results in official certificates of analysis.
  3. Adopts and applies official analytical methods (AOAC/USP) and other published methods to raw material and finished products using HPLC, FTIR, or ICP-MS, and other laboratory instruments through verification and validation testing using calibration and standardization.
  4. Document and review analytical data in laboratory notebooks, complete investigations as needed, and follows all appropriate GxP's, (Good Laboratory Practices, Good Documentation Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices).
  5. Perform routine tasks to maintain a clean and organized laboratory following all safety protocols.
  6. Prioritizes sample testing and instrument calibrations based on the current inventory.
  7. Assist in training personnel on sample preparation and analysis as well as basic lab duties.
  8. Support cross-departmental teams as requested.
  9. Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
  10. Conducts self in the presence of customers and community that presents a professional image of SHP.


Competencies Required:

  • Ability to work independently
  • Detail and quality oriented with the ability to prioritize
  • Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and effective teamworking skills
  • Superior problem-solving


Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science in a natural or physical science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Microbiology). Experience in wet chemistry and physical testing (sample preparation; sample extraction; disintegration) required. One to two years in a production laboratory preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties of the job as listed above.


Equipment & Software:

  • HPTLC
  • BioLumix
  • FTIR
  • HPLC/MS
  • ICP/MS
  • DisiTester
  • Titrator
  • Agilent ChemStation
  • Agilent MassHunter
  • General office equipment (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • JIRA, Mozart, CMS, Master Control, Adobe or Nitro, and STARLIMS

Job Tags

Full time,

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