Laboratory Specialist - Organics

Company Description

At QIMA, we're on a mission to help our clients make products consumers can trust. Working with over 30,000 global brands, retailers, manufacturers and food growers, we are on the ground wherever products are made. We help businesses secure every step of their supply chain with quality inspections, supplier audits, certifications, and lab testing, all powered by our intelligent digital platform.

Our team of 5,000 QIMers (and counting) across 40 offices and laboratories, are united in our shared passion for innovation and integrity, and guided by our QIMA values in the decisions we make every day. We believe in the work we do, and in making a positive difference in the world. Does this sound like something you’d like to be a part of?

Our Consumer Goods Division is dedicated to helping brands, retailers and manufacturers worldwide deliver safe, quality and ethically made products to their consumers. Every day at work, our inspectors, auditors, and lab techs use their expertise to help safeguard the products you use every day in your home: from clothes and footwear to toys and baby products, to electronics, appliances, and furniture.

Our operations department’s purpose is to deliver our industry-leading services to our clients while ensuring that all the work we do is performed to the QIMA standard of quality

Laboratory Specialist - Organics

Objective Assist in routine operation of the Chemical laboratory - organic division, ensure that deadlines are met, and the lab discipline is up to scratch. Covering sample preparation, weighing, extraction/digestion, instrument analysis, and result calculation.

Job Responsibilities Conduct routine chemical tests according to standard operating procedures, including but not limited to sample weighing, and performing extraction/ digestion, column clean up, rotary evaporation etc. Assist sample cutting and result reporting. Perform data analysis and result calculation and assist chemical result review. Operate the analytical instruments (e.g. ICP / AAS / HPLC / GCMS, etc.). Conduct equipment maintenance and calibration. Record and maintain the test data in the required format accurately. Handle chemicals, solvents, acids, and reagents safety. Maintain work safe environment. Assist to perform method validation and prepare accreditation audit.

Job Qualification Requirement Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or completed vocational training in the chemical field with relevant professional experience Solid knowledge in instrumental analysis (e.g. ICP / AAS / HPLC / GCMS, etc.). Knowledge of quality management according to DIN EN ISO 17025 is an advantage Structured and precise working style in conducting and documenting results Team spirit, organizational talent, and flexibility Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, as well as laboratory information and management systems (LIMS) Very good German language skills (C1) and good English language skills (B2) in both spoken and written form are required

Other Benefits Flexible working hours A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes collaboration Flat hierarchies with opportunities to contribute Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and make a positive impact outside of work Bicycle leasing Subsidy for the Germany public transport ticket A gross annual salary depending on your experience between €38,000 and €42,000