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Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.\n The Analytical Chemist II performs analytical laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and other samples to support Thorne’s Quality Control operations and ensure products meet established quality and testing requirements.\nWorking within Thorne’s QC Laboratory, this role performs qualitative and quantitative testing using established standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and analytical methods. The Analytical Chemist II is expected to demonstrate increased technical proficiency and independence, including certification across multiple analytical technologies, subject-matter expertise in at least one instrument technology, participation in method development, and the ability to troubleshoot major instrumentation issues.\nThis position also serves as a resource to other members of the laboratory and may act as Shift Lead as needed, helping coordinate testing priorities and support laboratory turnaround-time objectives.\nThe Analytical Chemist II is responsible for producing accurate, reproducible, and well-documented results while maintaining compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), laboratory procedures, and applicable ISO 17025 requirements.\n\nThe ideal candidate is a detail-oriented analytical scientist who combines hands-on laboratory expertise with strong troubleshooting, organization, and problem-solving skills. This individual is comfortable managing multiple testing priorities, working independently within established procedures, supporting other laboratory team members, and identifying and escalating analytical or instrumentation issues.\n\nThis position works first shift, Sunday through Wednesday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Analytical Chemist II must be available to work the assigned four-day, 10-hour schedule.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nAnalytical Testing & Laboratory Operations\nPerform routine and advanced analytical testing of incoming raw materials, work-in-process materials, finished products, and other samples as required.\nReceive samples into the laboratory and appropriately coordinate or route samples for required testing.\nPerform wet chemistry and bench testing, including titrations and other established analytical procedures.\nPerform qualitative and quantitative analyses in accordance with approved test methods, SOPs, work instructions, and laboratory procedures.\nPrepare solutions, samples, standards, reagents, and other materials required for laboratory testing.\nOperate applicable analytical instrumentation, including ICP-OES/ICP-MS, GC, HPLC, and LC-MS, based on training and certification.\nDemonstrate the ability to recognize aberrant or unexpected analytical results and appropriately investigate or escalate concerns.\nTroubleshoot routine analytical problems and major instrumentation issues within the scope of training and expertise.\nProduce accurate, consistent, and reproducible analytical results.\nMaintain appropriate laboratory supplies and inventory.\nPerform laboratory housekeeping and cleaning activities to maintain an organized and inspection-ready laboratory environment.\nAnalytical Chemist II Technical Leadership\nPerform all responsibilities associated with the Analytical Chemist I level.\nServe as a subject-matter expert in laboratory receiving.\nMaintain certification in at least three of the following analytical technologies: ICP-OES/ICP-MS, GC, HPLC, and LC-MS.\nServe as a subject-matter expert in at least one designated analytical instrument technology.\nParticipate in analytical method development activities.\nTroubleshoot major instrumentation issues and provide technical support within demonstrated areas of expertise.\nProvide technical support and guidance to laboratory colleagues and supervisors as appropriate.\nAct as Shift Lead as needed.\nQuality, Compliance & Documentation\nPerform laboratory activities in accordance with applicable cGMP, GDP, SOPs, work instructions, test methods, and Quality Control requirements.\nComplete and maintain accurate, timely, and traceable documentation of laboratory procedures, testing activities, observations, calculations, and results.\nMaintain strong attention to detail and data integrity throughout sample preparation, testing, documentation, and result reporting.\nMaintain current knowledge of applicable laboratory SOPs and cGMP requirements as procedures and requirements evolve.\nMaintain impartiality and confidentiality in all laboratory activities and promptly communicate identified risks.\nSupport the integrity of the laboratory management system in accordance with applicable ISO 17025 requirements.\nSupport laboratory inspection and audit readiness through compliant work practices, accurate documentation, and organized laboratory operations.\nRaise testing, quality, instrumentation, or compliance concerns promptly.\nShift Lead Support\nWhen assigned as Shift Lead:\nReview and track pending analytical testing to support established laboratory turnaround-time goals.\nCoordinate analysts and testing activities to minimize the risk of late results.\nAssign testing activities based on sample priority and laboratory needs.\nCoordinate with other Shift Leads to balance workload and testing priorities.\nKeep laboratory management informed of sample and testing progress.\nProactively communicate when tests or samples are at risk of missing established timelines.\nSupport OOS and NCM investigations as needed.\nLaboratory Collaboration & Execution\nManage assigned testing priorities efficiently to support laboratory turnaround-time objectives.\nCollaborate effectively with Analytical Chemists, laboratory leadership, and other partners to ensure testing requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.\nCommunicate testing status, delays, risks, and analytical concerns promptly.\nProvide technical support to coworkers and supervisors based on demonstrated knowledge and expertise.\nComplete assigned objectives within established timeframes.\nMaintain clear and concise documentation and presentation of laboratory work.\nParticipate in required training and maintain applicable analytical qualifications and certifications.\nWork overtime as required to support laboratory and business needs.\nWHAT YOU NEED\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or a science-related field required.\nDegree must include a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level chemistry.\nRelevant analytical laboratory experience and demonstrated aptitude for performing technical laboratory assignments preferred.\nHands-on experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation strongly preferred.\nExperience with HPLC, GC, ICP spectroscopy, and/or NIR spectroscopy is beneficial.\nDemonstrated ability to perform analytical testing accurately and consistently.\nExperience troubleshooting laboratory analyses or instrumentation preferred.\nTechnical Knowledge\nWorking knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and qualitative and quantitative laboratory techniques.\nDemonstrated proficiency in analytical laboratory testing and sample preparation.\nCertification in at least three of the following methods of analysis: ICP-OES/ICP-MS, GC, HPLC, and LC-MS.\nSubject-matter expertise in at least one of the designated instrument technologies.\nAbility to troubleshoot routine analyses and major instrumentation issues.\nAbility to participate effectively in analytical method development.\nWorking knowledge of cGMP, GDP, SOPs, test methods, and laboratory documentation requirements.\nUnderstanding of laboratory data integrity, reproducibility, and documentation practices.\nFamiliarity with ISO 17025 laboratory requirements.\nProficiency with or ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.\nAbility to learn and effectively use laboratory computer systems and software.\nAbility to perform mathematical calculations required for sample preparation, testing, dilutions, and analytical results.\nCore Competencies\nAnalytical Expertise: Applies strong analytical chemistry knowledge and laboratory skills to produce accurate and reliable results.\nTechnical Troubleshooting: Identifies and resolves analytical and instrumentation issues using sound technical judgment.\nAttention to Detail: Maintains a high level of accuracy throughout sample preparation, testing, calculations, documentation, and result reporting.\nData Integrity: Produces complete, traceable, consistent, and reproducible laboratory results.\nTechnical Leadership: Serves as a resource to laboratory colleagues and provides technical support within demonstrated areas of expertise.\nProblem Solving: Evaluates laboratory issues, identifies potential causes, and develops or recommends appropriate solutions.\nTime Management: Effectively manages multiple testing priorities and completes assigned objectives within established timelines.\nCommunication: Clearly communicates testing status, analytical findings, technical issues, and risks verbally and in writing.\nCollaboration: Works effectively with laboratory colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders.\nJudgment & Escalation: Recognizes unexpected results, instrumentation issues, quality concerns, and timeline risks and raises them promptly.\nAccountability: Takes ownership of assigned testing and follows work through to 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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.\nAbility to safely work with ingredients and products derived from potentially allergenic sources, including nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish.\nAbility to work in laboratory environments with periodic exposure to acids, solvents, fumes, and airborne particles while using required personal protective equipment.\nAbility to work while wearing laboratory PPE, including a lab coat, safety glasses, and nitrile gloves.\nAbility to remain stationary and move throughout the laboratory unassisted during the assigned shift.\nAbility to safely and carefully operate laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation.\nAbility to stoop, kneel, crouch, or use a stepladder as required.\nAbility to communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees.\nAbility to see and read small print.\nAbility to work in a low-to-moderate noise environment.\nAbility to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 30 pounds.\nAbility to periodically reach overhead and to the side while performing laboratory activities.\nAbility to work the assigned 10-hour first shift, Sunday through Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and overtime as business needs require.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nCompetitive compensation\n100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees\nCompany-paid short- and long-term disability insurance\nCompany- paid life insurance\n401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%\nGym membership reimbursement\nMonthly allowance of Thorne supplements\nPaid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave\nTraining, professional development, and career growth opportunities","description_format":"text","description_chars":11960,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Continuous learning","Growth opportunities","Gym membership","Insurance coverage","Life insurance","Professional development","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Dietary Supplements","Health & Wellness Products"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-07T18:54:06Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":37,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.672,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":16,"expected_fill_days":12,"reasons":["conf:0","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-10-23T05:54:15Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/thorne-analytical-chemist-ii","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/thorne-analytical-chemist-ii.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-24T03:56:10Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":6186,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-25T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1769319},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1769319"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fthorne-analytical-chemist-ii"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fthorne-analytical-chemist-ii"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fthorne-analytical-chemist-ii"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/thorne-analytical-chemist-ii\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fthorne-analytical-chemist-ii"}]}