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 Chemistry Lab Assistant to join our growing team!

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for preparing all incoming samples, prior to testing, while maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using the appropriate equipment to prepare all incoming samples for testing. Consistent use of food processor, meat grinder, blender, spice grinder, vanilla chopper and mill grinder.
• Carefully prepare and label shipment packages to be sent out. Packaging may consist of samples to be sent for outside testing, back to the client or equipment for repair.
• Coordinate with Microbiology Department to maintain consistent supply of distilled water for Chemistry labs.
• Weekly, clean the Chemistry area of the walk-in refrigerator. Disposing of old samples, cleaning shelves, and organizing the area for new samples.
• Using top load balance, weigh samples to obtain correct and accurate weights.
• Using appropriate cleaning materials to clean and sterilize all laboratory instruments, glassware, flatware, and equipment.
• Timely document all cleaning and maintenance performed on the equipment in the Chemistry department.
• Proactively assist Laboratory Associates and Analysts in the performance of chemical tests.
• Daily, check and record the temperature of all refrigerators and freezers in the Chemistry department.
• Daily, verify and record cali.
• Calibration of the top load balance used to weigh samples.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
• Effectively interact with other departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or equivalent.
• Good organizational skills - ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective manner.
• Time management - one's own time and the time of others.
• Basic arithmetic skills - using mathematics to solve problems.
• Good communication skills - speaking, reading, writing and listening.

Benefits:

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.