Full-Time

Analytical Chemist

Vitamin Department

Certified Group

Certified Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, certification services

Compensation Overview

$30 - $35/hr

Burbank, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Lab & Research (1)
Required Skills
GMP
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field, or 2–3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Good Documentation Practices standards.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with computers and data acquisition software.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • A solid foundation in analytical chemistry principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform standard laboratory techniques.
Responsibilities
  • Perform analyses using techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry, ultra-performance liquid chromatography, and other appropriate methods, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepare analytical standards and maintain inventory.
  • Conduct daily balance and temperature verifications, as well as monthly pipette checks.
  • Process and prepare samples in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Participate in proficiency testing as required by ISO 17025 and other accrediting bodies.
  • Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments.
  • Support ISO quality assurance and quality control activities and maintain proper documentation.
  • Maintain accurate analytical and quality records for accreditation and instrument performance.
  • Generate accurate, timely reports based on analytical results.
  • Identify and escalate results requiring further investigation to management.
  • Participate in out-of-specification investigations and corrective and preventive action activities when necessary.
  • Plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines and turnaround times.
  • Learn and apply new analytical techniques and technologies as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Train new chemists as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Certified Group provides laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification services for regulated industries in North America, supported by a network of more than 30 laboratories. Its services cover microbiology and chemistry testing, regulatory guidance for FDA/USDA compliance, and third‑party audits and certification, including GFSI standards and animal welfare programs, delivered through its brands such as FSNS, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat. The group combines testing capabilities with advisory and certification expertise, growing its footprint through strategic acquisitions to offer wide coverage across food safety, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC drugs, nicotine products, and cannabis. Its goal is to help clients ensure product safety and regulatory compliance while expanding its business, with revenue around $300 million and ongoing consolidation in the sector.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Town of Huntington, New York

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 18, 2026 sale validates Certified Group’s $300 million revenue platform.
  • June 8, 2026 FSNS Green Bay audit passed A2LA with zero deficiencies.
  • Mérieux adds global food-safety scale, widening cross-sell into North American customers.

What critics are saying

  • Mérieux NutriSciences closes in Q4 2026 and will rationalize overlapping North American labs.
  • Warburg Pincus exit removes the sponsor defending Certified Group’s standalone growth strategy.
  • FDA tobacco rules or cannabis testing shifts can crush Labstat volumes fast.

What makes Certified Group unique

  • 31 ISO 17025 labs span food, cosmetics, supplements, nicotine, cannabis.
  • EAS Consulting Group adds regulatory advice plus testing, creating stickier customer relationships.
  • Labstat leads reduced-harm nicotine and cannabis contract research with specialized toxicology.

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Company News

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Aug 18th, 2026
Mérieux NutriSciences Enters Agreement to Acquire Certified Group

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Aug 18th, 2026
Mérieux NutriSciences acquires Certified Group.

Mérieux NutriSciences acquires Certified Group. August 18, 2026 Mérieux NutriSciences entered into an agreement to acquire Certified Group. This acquisition reinforces the company's commitment to delivering highly practical, innovative solutions to the everyday challenges faced by the food and beverage, cosmetics, over-the-counter drugs, reduced-harm nicotine product and supplements industries in North America and beyond. The transaction is expected to close by the last quarter of 2026, once customary closing conditions have been met. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! JOIN TODAY to unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In