Food Forensics Associate

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you.

We are currently looking for a Food Forensics Associate to join our growing team!

• Performs wet chemical analysis to isolate micro extraneous filth elements from various food products.
• Performs chemical analysis to determine spice quality.
• Reports results for basic tests.
• Actively participates in and understands all relevant Quality Control testing requirements.
• Other duties as required.

• Using the appropriate SOP’s, performs wet chemical analysis to accurately isolate microextraneous filth elements from various food products.
• Accurately report results for analytical testing performed.
• Actively participate in any Spice Chemical Proficiency Samples Program deemed relevant by Certified Laboratories.
• Utilizing the appropriate reagents, prepares solutions necessary to perform filth extractions. Including accurately labeling and record keeping of all solutions and reagents prepared.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative spice chemical analysis using the proper Compendial methodology and/or SOP’s.
• Macroscopically analyze various food products to isolate and quantify visual contaminants.
• Maintain proficiency while use and calibration of the top loaders and analytical balances.
• Awareness in the proper use and care of various microscopes.
• Works effectively other departments.
• Proactively looking for ways to help others.

• BS degree and appropriate industry specific experience, or BA/BS degree, preferably in life sciences; current employees without the required degree have been grandfathered based on their years of experience already in the position.
• Strong relevant qualitative and quantitative skills.
• Excellent organizational skills – ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective manner.
• Proven attention to detail with effective organizational skills.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.

• Analytical capability and performance – Mathematics, learning strategies, active learning.
• Communication skills – Listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Judgement skills – Critical thinking, complex problem solving, decision making, analyzing, and evaluating.
• Team player – Assist and guide others, coordination, and social perceptiveness.
• Dependability