Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

Our Brands

Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:

Certified Laboratories – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.
Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.
Labstat – A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
EAS Consulting Group – A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.
FSNS Certification & Audit – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.

Job Summary

The Scientists are responsible for the analytical activities within the laboratory. This includes:

Review of analytical data and report preparation, in a timely fashion to meet deadlines.
Ability to perform and assess the precision and accuracy of test methods currently in use by following appropriate QC procedures.
Troubleshooting of specific methods and instrumentation and maintaining accurate records of any actions taken
Effective communication and collaboration with others as part of an analytical team, including providing training as needed.
Communication and direction of analysis-specific activities to team members
Interaction with clients on technical issues as needed.
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of project-related analyses during administrative meetings.
Possess thorough understanding of ISO 17025 accreditation requirements and establishing documentation and procedure to comply with this standard.
A Scientist involved in the conduct of a GLP study must:
Be knowledgeable in those parts of the Principles of GLP, which are applicable to their involvement in the study.

Have access to the study plan and appropriate SOPs applicable to their involvement in the study.

Essential Responsibilities

Data Reporting Activities
Review and report analytical data.
Troubleshoot analytical methods and conduct investigations related to client inquiries or out-of-specification results, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Exercise authority to stop work if necessary to ensure data integrity.
Ensure results reported to clients are accurate and complete, in compliance with regulatory and quality standards, and meet client specifications.
Method Improvement/Development
Works with Operations team to manage lifecycle of analytical methods, including ongoing evaluation, continuous improvement, and modification of methods.
Partner with R&D team to develop new analytical methods, providing technical support and expertise during implementation of newly developed methods.
Gather and analyze data for validation purposes and compile findings into validation reports.
Stay updated on industry advancements and latest technologies and apply relevant updates to laboratory practices and methods.
Supervision and Direction Activities
Provide support to Operations team in the performance of their duties specific to their areas of responsibility to ensure high-quality results and compliance with standards, including ISO and GLP requirements.
Provide technical guidance on lab operations, troubleshooting and best practices to improve operational effectiveness.