Responsible for the creation, development and validation of analytical methods. Conduct visual inspection on a daily basis using knowledge of plants and other agricultural issue.
Responsible for managing samples submitted for analysis, instrumental maintenance and analytical system resources including keeping maintaining an inventory of reagents, sample vials, and other laboratory consumables. Maintain compliance to all Regulatory Standards for sample and personnel safety.
Maintain OVI(Organic Volatile Impurities) reference standards (Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3) in viable and analytical condition. Verified OVI reference standards by establishing Statistical Quality Control Chart.
Monitor the quality of OVI reference standards stay within the minimum uncertainty Ensure and maintain personnel safety accessories inventory.
Assure the technical soundness of analytical methods and data. Performed Biochemical and Chemical tests, if required, for food, nutritional supplements and other products. Perform ELISA testing to detect different allergens including soy, peanut, and gluten. Perform organic solvent residual tests following USP method or SOPs in different kinds of samples, such as egg roll, pet foods, algae, fish oil, etc.
Perform tests for trace level poisonous chemicals through Strip test or ELISA, such as aflatoxins, vomitoxin, ochratoxins, etc. Bacteriological analysis for food products to determine shelf life and expiration date. Analyzing experimental data and generating explicit reports based accord to schedule. Analyze OVI data and interpret it to human readable results. Produce and submit formal report according to schedule;
Ensure data integrity and report correctness before sending out to clients; Perform other duties as required and assist colleagues for other chemical analysis, may interface with outside labs for certain analysis.

Location: 1460 Francisco St., Torrance, CA 90501

Working Hours: M-F, 9:00 – 18:00 (40 hours/week)

Qualification

For the above position, we expect an individual with good knowledge in dealing with biochemical reagents, laboratory safety and experience in various data analysis. We therefore require for the position a minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major including but not limited to Food Science, Agriculture, Chemistry which training will equip the individual with the basic knowledge and skills in handling samples in strict compliance with standard procedures and conduct lab test if need be. A person who has not received systematic training in one of the fields above will find it impossible to handle the position and, if hired, will jeopardize our product quality and safety. We would not hire anyone with less than a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field for this position.
The duties are obviously highly professional in nature and complex in tasks. We would never fill this position with anyone short of at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This degree requirement is normal in terms of the entire industry or across the industries for similar positions. This job is highly analogous to food scientist job in food science, or food scientist, since a many of our corporate clients are in the food industry. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the job of Food Scientist, as a typical entry-level requirements, requires a Bachelor’s degree. The position is therefore a specialty occupation.

Manages the importation of food and related food products from foreign merchants and suppliers. Responsible for developing and maintaining a system for insuring that all products are ordered and shipped and received on time and that all goods are inspected prior to acceptance by buyer and conform to samples.

Oversees the payment of invoices and the negotiation of the terms and conditions of all letters of credit and other forms of international documents of acceptance to provide for prompt and timely payment of all company invoices and charges.

Periodically verifies the credit worthiness and financial ability of foreign sellers and suppliers of goods and merchandise. Deals directly with foreign producers and suppliers of foodstuffs, cargo shippers and freight forwarding companies to verify quality and quantity of goods, cargo status, shipment dates, expected delivery dates and to verify commercial transportation rates.

Must read and write in Japanese.

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Business or related degree plus 24 months experience

Location: 1460 Francisco St., Torrance, CA 90501