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Charm Sciences

Food safety and water quality diagnostics

Inspector 1

Full-Time
$16 - $20.77/hr
Entry
Lawrence, MA, USA
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestInspection & Test

About the job

Requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Work hours for the LFP Department are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional overtime.
  • The person in this position must be able to frequently lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Must be able to work continuously in a low-humidity environment.
  • The person in this position must be able to remain stationary for an extended length of time while working at a machine.
  • Able to visually inspect lateral flow strips.
  • The person in this position occasionally must operate a computer, a packaging machine, and other production equipment.
  • Will be exposed to fluctuating environmental conditions, including temperatures ranging from 4°C in a walk-in cold room where finished product is stored to 28°C in LFP dry rooms.
Responsibilities
  • Comply with all Charm Sciences, Inc. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Inspect ROSA diagnostic tests as outlined in SOP FLA-152: Lateral Flow Inspection.
  • Always maintain a clean, safe work environment.
  • Load ROSA tests on both manual machines and automatic loaders.
  • Work efficiently on a production line where priorities can shift throughout the day.
  • Report any line issues, product issues, or other work-related concerns to the Inspector 2, Inspector 3, or the LFP Production Supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have basic English vocabulary.
  • Have 1–2 years of experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing environment.
  • Be familiar with Microsoft Windows and Excel.
  • Be bilingual in English and Spanish.

About the company

Charm Sciences develops diagnostic tests and equipment for food safety, water quality, and environmental monitoring to help protect consumers, manufacturers, and global brands. Its products include tests and instruments that detect contaminants, contaminants in foods and waters, and environmental hazards, enabling users to monitor safety and quality across the supply chain. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated set of solutions across multiple safety domains and by serving a global customer base, rather than focusing on a single niche. The goal is to support safer products and compliant operations for food producers, beverage and water utilities, and environmental programs worldwide.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lawrence, Kansas

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 launched Charm EZ Protect+ adds incubate-and-read automation for antibiotic testing.
  • The Fumonisin pet-food strip expands Charm into higher-margin specialty feed workflows.
  • SpaceX and NASA swab use strengthens credibility for regulated, high-stakes sampling.

What critics are saying

  • Charm depends on recurring USDA-FGIS and AOAC renewals; one failure blocks launches.
  • Neogen, 3M, and Thermo Fisher can bundle cheaper diagnostics and displace Charm shelves.
  • If one flagship mycotoxin assay loses approval or adoption, Charm's core revenue cracks.

What makes Charm Sciences unique

  • Charm combines rapid test strips with readers and software, including eBacMap integration.
  • Its ROSA and Peel Plate portfolio spans mycotoxins, sanitation, and microbial testing.
  • USDA-FGIS renewals and AOAC PTM approvals validate Charm's regulated, field-ready workflow.

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ebacmap is Revolutionizing Food Safety

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LA Tech Watch
Nov 6th, 2023
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 11/6/23

Founded by Christian Rocha and Toby Padilla in 2019, Charm has now raised a total of $9.5M in total equity funding and is backed by Cavalry Ventures, Firestreak Ventures, Fuel Capital, and Gradient Ventures.

WFMZ-TV
Mar 30th, 2022
Charm Sciences, Inc. launches Fumonisin test strip

Charm Sciences is proud to announce the release of our new Fumonisin test strip, specifically designed for the pet food sector, ROSA® FAST5-X Fumonisin Quantitative Test (FUMQ-FAST5-X).