Associate Food Chemist

Associate Food Chemist

Location: Union Beach, New Jersey (Onsite)

As a member of the Consumer Product Analysis (CPA) group, you will be responsible for carrying out flavor research activities involving diverse sample processing techniques. You will be collecting and interpreting data from analytical instruments, with a focus on GC-MS, HPLC, and LCMS. The role involves developing expertise to understand the key components, processes, and interactions that drive taste performance for a variety of consumer and natural products.

• Execute complex technical work under the general direction of technical management related to the isolation and concentration of flavor compounds from food and beverage products.
• Acquire, analyze, and develop skills in interpreting chromatographic data (GC-MS, HPLC, LCMS).
• Document and record analytical data from flavor research projects.
• Maintain the laboratory and equipment.

• Education: A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is required.
• Experience: Must have experience in the food and beverage industry and experience in a wet chemistry lab.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Competency with current computing and information technology tools. Hands‑on experience with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS), HPLC, LCMS, and sample preparation techniques such as solvent extractions (LLE), distillations, and headspace collections (SPME) is needed.

• A Master of Science degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Familiarity and interest in the flavor and fragrance industry.
• A demonstrated drive to take on complex technical problems.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement: Everforth Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.