• Chemist

    Nestle (Dublin, OH)


    If you’re motivated by meaningful work that directly contributes to the wellbeing of your community, the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center can offer you an unparalleled career. Our team is committed to being a force of good, protecting the safety and wellbeing of consumers across the nation. We provide comprehensive testing services to all of Nestlé’s production facilities and co-manufacturers, ensuring that our food and beverage products meet the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards. As an organization, we’re driven by our mission to strengthen consumer trust, and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm.

     

    _This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship._

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Chemist may undertake advanced analytical work with a minimum of preliminary instruction; modify methods for nonroutine problems; assist with method development; coordinate the work of a small group within the section as necessary.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Possess advanced instrumentation skills - troubleshooting, preventive maintenance

    + Represent NQAC at internal and external meetings as directed.

    + Independent Participation in Customer Calls/Technical Support

    + Modify methods to resolve problems requiring knowledge of theory and underlying principles of the analysis.

    + Make recommendations for new equipment and methodology.

    + Supports method implementation- basic

    + Supports method expansion - basic

    + Evaluate current methods and recommend modifications to laboratory personnel and management as new procedures become available

    + Creates training protocol (success criteria) for approval

    + Maintain awareness of current publications relating to work area and conduct literature searches as required.

    + Perform plant visits and audits as trained

     

    _Time allocation:_

     

    _Technical: 50_

     

    _Quality: 25_

     

    _Training:15_

     

    _Administrative:10_

    EXPERIENCE:

    + BS in Related Science: >5 years experience in food science laboratory or closely related laboratory environment.

    + MS in Related Science: 2-5 years experience in food science laboratory or closely related laboratory environment

    + PhD in Related Science: 0-2 years experience in food science laboratory or closely related laboratory environment

    + 5+ years of experience in GC-MS, LC-MS, and/or ICP preferred

    SKILLS:

    + Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

    + Good verbal and written business communication skills

    + Teamwork

    + Professionalism

    + English Language Skills (Basic reading, writing, speaking, etc.)

    + Ability to prioritize and manage time

    + Excellent detail orientation.

    + Good communication skills, verbal and written.

    + Demonstrated project management skills

    + Train the Trainer

    + Minimal Supervision needed

    + Demonstrated problem solving capability

    + Demonstrated technical competence

     

    It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

     

    To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

     

    The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

     

    This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

     

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    Job Requisition: 376422