GC-GC/MS Specialist at Van Drunen Farms in Momence, Illinois

Job Description:

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!


WHAT'S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE!
As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family- oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.


JOB OVERVIEW:
The GC/GC-MS Specialist is an important part of the Research and Analytical team responsible for providing GC, GC/MS, and GC/MS/MS testing for incoming raw materials and company produced products. This individual will also participate in the development and validation of methods for testing of FutureCeuticals Products.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conducts analysis using GC, GC/MS and GC/MS/MS to monitor the quality of products and troubleshoot possible causes of deviations.
• Participate in method development, documentation/writing of test method SOPs, method approval, and writing of validation protocols and validation reports for analytical methods.
• Review and implementation of testing and support of quality RAC Training.
• Conduct analytical method development and method validation and support.
• Troubleshoot routine/non-routine problems relating to GC-MS instrumentation and sample preparation.
• Follow SOPs and maintain good documentation during work.
• Adhere/comply with the Quality System for ISO 17025:2017 auditing.
• Complete associated administrative tasks, including archiving, logging, and tracking of samples according to SOPs.
• Review and verify Quality Control testing results by GC-MS methods.


JOB EXPERIENCE:
5+ years of experience in Analytical and /or Food Chemistry, experience with GC/MS method and application development strongly preferred.


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
• Familiar with GC, GC-MS, and GC-MS/MS instrumentation.
• Familiarity with FDA GMP/GLP processes and regulatory guidelines is preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of ChemStation and Mass Hunter softwares
• Competent in data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Exhibits excellent skills in general laboratory techniques with a solid analytical chemistry background.
• Familiar with GMP/GLP and FDA requirements
• Self-motivated and communicates well with team members internally, externally, and cross-functionally.
• Works independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing work
• Follow all safety guidelines for laboratory safety.
• Good documentation skills
• Experience with MS Word and Excel


EDUCATION:
BS in Chemistry or related science field, Masters or Phd preferred


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. (this language must remain in this section).


WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position will operate in a professional office and a chemical lab environment. It requires the use of standard and technical office programs as well as chemical and other laboratory equipment and products. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.


Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.


In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!


We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.


The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.


Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV's, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.