R&D - Technician- Laboratory - Chemistry Analyst

Job Title: R&D - Technician- Laboratory - Chemistry Analyst (91317-1)

Duration: 9/8/2026 - 3/7/2027
Location: Thompson's Station, TN 37179 [Candidate must be able to work onsite .]

Schedule: Standard 40 hours. Tuesday - Saturday - 8:30am - 5pm

Job Description:

Chemistry Analyst

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday - 8:30am - 5pm

Laboratory Chemistry work is focused on chemical analyses in support of scientific research or quality testing including:

Planning, designing, and conducting laboratory experiments to test the chemical specifications of various substances, materials, and products to inform scientific research

Estimating the resources and time required to conduct an experiment and monitoring performance to ensure these targets are met

Collecting, preparing, and testing samples and recording observations

Preparing detailed reports with recommendations, applications, and conclusions

Performing routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it and high-risk chemical ingredients (HRCI) at the Quality Innovation Center (TNT). This position is responsible for timely results and is a crucial member of the Regional Analytical Laboratory team and reports directly to the Regional Laboratory Manager.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or natural or food sciences/pharmaceutical with emphasis in Analytical chemistry

2 + years' of experience with chemical and physical analyses in food or related industries (advanced education may partially substitute for required experience).

What will be your key responsibilities?

Deliver true, accurate results in a timely manner for analytical testing.

Carrying out routine analysis accurately while following documented methods.

Monitors regional laboratory needs on regular basis.

Operate, manage & maintain laboratory instrumentation

Maintains documentation of analytical results in ELN (Electronic Notebook) and/or the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

When appropriate, help to write/create documents for, and always follow laboratory quality management systems ISO 17025 and Mars Global Laboratory Quality Management System.

Use technical knowledge and expertise in the application of specialized analytical instrumentation to support Nutritional testing for pre-mix, pre-blends, mixer studies, raw ingredients, developmental products, and finished product analysis.

Specific instrumentation that will be used includes, but is not limited to, ICP, ICP MS, Leco Protein Analyzers, Fat Extractors, Auto Titrators, TGA, HPLC, GC, Mass Spec, Wet Chemistry tests. Perform sample preparation, clean-up, separation, and assay.