Analytical Chemist

Using subject expertise and appropriate analytical techniques, conducting analyses and lead investigations as appropriate to support Sonoco's business, customers, and other R&D teams, including:

• Food & Water Analysis
• Support Plant Quality Control
• Contaminants/ Foreign Body Identification
• Food Contact Regulatory Support
• Taint and Odour Investigations
• Other Analytical investigations using either in-house or out-sourced resources
Generation of accurate and reliable data using techniques such as:
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Ion Chromatography (IC)
• Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrophotometry (ICP-OES)
• Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR)
• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS)
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Ensure all lab equipment for which they are responsible is maintained, serviced, and ready for use at all times, and support the upkeep and standards within the lab facility Develop techniques and expand knowledge to investigate chemistry-based issues Insightful interpretation and formal reporting in a timely manner of technical data with clear conclusions and recommendations Train and development of other staff and apprentices in areas of expertise Manage workload and samples using appropriate IT systems: ensure full traceability of samples is maintained by clear and accurate documentation and labelling Additional Responsibilities as Assigned.