Chemist
Core
Perform routine sample preparation and analytical testing of tobacco products using wet chemistry techniques and laboratory equipment.
Role type
Junior to Mid-level analytical chemist (tobacco testing)
Builds
Analytical test results for tobacco product safety and quality
Domain
Consumer goods / Tobacco / Analytical Chemistry
Required skills
wet chemistry techniques, analytical testing, instrument calibration, data documentation, error identification, process improvement
Preferred skills
cGMP environment experience, ISO 17025 environment experience, KF and pH Omnis software knowledge
Technologies
spectrophotometer, smoking machines, KF equipment, pH equipment, Omnis software
Responsibilities
Perform routine sample preparation using wet chemistry techniques and smoking machines; Perform analytical testing of tobacco using pH, spectrophotometer, KF and other ancillary laboratory equipment; Perform instrument calibration, recognize errors, identify root causes, and apply process improvements; Review and verify data; Document results accurately in notebooks and computer systems; Read, understand, and interpret analytical procedures; Communicate effectively with client staff members
