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Req-59094 Chemist (Open)

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Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, perform all routine laboratory analyses pertaining to the Campbell’s Analytical Laboratory. Operate analytical instrumentation and accurately calculate results in accordance with the Quality Manual.  In addition, the Chemist may also supervise the activities of laboratory technicians and junior chemists.

What you will do…

This position will have direct involvement with A2LA ISO accreditation and renewal process.  

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all analytical equipment including GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, LC/MS/MS, and ICP/MS.

Identify and quantify compounds of interest and unknowns with both accuracy and precision.

Knowledge of standard multiresidue pesticide methodology, heavy metals testing, allergen testing by Elisa, Acrylamide, Capsaicin, moisture and fat analysis.

Ensure compliance with all plant, corporate, local, state, and federal regulatory standards.

Validate methods, maintain multi-level standard and prepare reference solutions. 

Ability to proactively identify and address concerns or issues that may affect or improve Food Safety, Product Quality, Key Stakeholder and Customer Expectations. 
Project management ability and be able to take on key projects, i.e. LIMS (LabVantage), PT program, method validation for ISO Accreditation and plant lab support.

A detail oriented, team player with strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Supervisory responsibilities may include scheduling and reviewing daily work of laboratory technicians, keeping regard to priority samples and scheduled turnaround times.

Keep current with new and developing technology.

A customer focused decision maker, multitasking with good judgement, competent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Demonstrates excellent work ethics and behaviors with strong sense of ownership and passion for end results.

Who you will work with…

Food safety, Quality and Plant Labs

What you bring to the table… (Must Have)

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

5+ years of experience in a laboratory work environment.

Working knowledge of analytical equipment; in particular, Agilent instruments.

It would be great if you have… (Nice to Have)

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Forensic, Toxicology or related discipline.

5+ years of experience in analytical or contract laboratory.

Excellent knowledge of residue testing requirements and analytical equipment operations.
Strong drive and initiative to make improvements in a variety of areas with a minimum of supervision.

Knowledge of laboratory accreditation for ISO/IEC 17025:2017.


Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$66,600-$95,800

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
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