<div class="content-intro"><p style="text-align: center;">Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – <strong>So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™.</strong> Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.</p> <p><iframe style="display: table; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qb_jVhEQj_s" width="560" height="314"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: left;" data-start="55" data-end="90"><strong>Our Brands</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;" data-start="92" data-end="291">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:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;" data-start="293" data-end="1257"> <li data-section-id="42ugn4" data-start="293" data-end="474"><strong data-start="295" data-end="321">Certified Laboratories</strong> – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.</li> <li data-section-id="16bl6x5" data-start="476" data-end="685"><strong data-start="478" data-end="513">Food Safety Net Services (FSNS)</strong> – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.</li> <li data-section-id="13ngv7j" data-start="687" data-end="880"><strong data-start="689" data-end="700">Labstat</strong> – 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.</li> <li data-section-id="qfh16k" data-start="882" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="884" data-end="908">EAS Consulting Group</strong> – 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.</li> <li data-section-id="12apvtx" data-start="1097" data-end="1257"><strong data-start="1099" data-end="1129">FSNS Certification & Audit</strong> – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Job Summary:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Chemistry Technician is responsible for supporting laboratory operations through sample preparation, instrument operation, and basic analytical testing. This role includes assisting with experimental setup, ensuring proper calibration and maintenance of equipment, and accurately recording and reviewing data in compliance with established quality standards.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Chemistry Technician must be familiar with project requirements, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines (e.g., GLP, ISO 17025). Responsibilities include identifying and reporting out-of-specification or out-of-control results, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring data integrity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Technicians may be cross-trained in multiple functions, including sample preparation and generation, and are expected to collaborate effectively with team members. Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment is essential.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Chemistry Technician is responsible for adhering to all health and safety requirements, including proper use of PPE, and must report any conditions that could impact personal safety or study integrity. All work must be performed in compliance with applicable quality systems and regulatory standards.</span></p> <h3 data-section-id="1y1tub0" data-start="1804" data-end="1841"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Responsibilities:</span></h3> <ul data-start="1842" data-end="3197"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="197vjvj" data-start="1842" data-end="1935"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist in the setup and execution of routine laboratory experiments, tests, and analyses.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="wt3bzf" data-start="1936" data-end="2048"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare and process samples according to SOPs while maintaining compliance with GLP and ISO 17025 standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="2b8u18" data-start="2049" data-end="2147"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Operate, calibrate, and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="nfui4p" data-start="2148" dat