Chemist - GC

Chemist 2 – GC

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking Chemist 2 for a direct hire position at a premier testing lab in Portland, OR. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay: $24-28/hour+ DOE

Overview

The Chemist 2 performs an essential role in the Gas Chromatography (GC) department by providing analytical services and results accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner to clients through (1) analyzing samples using GC conventional, MS, MSMS and other detection techniques, (2) proposing improvements, (3) stabilizing analytical processes, and (4) contributing to innovation to achieve the Company’s mission and objectives.

Schedule: M-F Day

Responsibilities:

• Performs sample analysis as per documented methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Operating GC instrumentation equipped with conventional, MS, and MSMS detection.

• Utilizing Agilent MassHunter Acquisition and Quantitative Analysis as well as Agilent OpenLAB CDS to analyze, interpret, and report test results, including QA/QC data.

• Entering data into the LIMS for the tests performed and is responsible for the results.

• Independently performing simple and complex (multi-screen test methods) analysis for routine and non-routine samples and complex matrix types. Issues with complex analyses are discussed with and potential solutions proposed to the Group Leader.

• Ensuring that the samples are extracted and analyzed in accordance with registered and in-house validated methods.

• Ensuring that reference materials and working standards are maintained and documented according to relevant LABs/SOPs.

• Compiling and maintaining Internal Quality Control (IQC) data for analytes and tests assigned and performing periodic assessments of positive fortification extraction efficiency/recovery trends. Consults with Group Leader to determine cases where QC or analytical data do not meet acceptable criteria based on established procedures and suggests course(s) of action.

• Performs responsibilities and duties of Chemist 1; this may include extractions, as needed, assigned, and directed by the Group Leader.

• Troubleshoots issues with analytical procedures and coordinates with Chemist 3 or Group Leader on resolutions.

• Troubleshoots and performs routine, and preventative maintenance, verification, and calibration of Gas Chromatographic analytical instrumentation possessing conventional, MS, and MSMS detectors in accordance with documented procedures. Escalates to Chemist 3 or Group Leader if issues cannot be resolved.

• As directed by Group Leader, may perform secondary review on data packages submitted by other Chemists for quality, accuracy, consistency, and completeness and ensures proper procedures are followed for ISO17025 compliance.

• Assists Chemist 3 and Group Leader with new equipment recommendations, implementation, instrument verification, and method optimization.

• Assists Chemist 3 in R&D projects.

• Supports and provides assignments for Chemist 1 as directed by Group Leader.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and 1+ year of directly applicable laboratory experience in a chemistry laboratory environment.

• 1+ year of experience with GCMS and GCMSMS or equivalent LC instrumentation; routinely creating and running analytical sequences, performing primary data analysis and review, as well as compiling and submitting finalized data package deliverables in a commercial high-throughput laboratory environment.

• 1+ year of experience with analytical method development with an emphasis on optimization of MS and MSMS instrumentation and data acquisition parameters

• 1+ year of experience specifically working with the following software platforms from Agilent: (1) MassHunter MS and MSMS Acquisition, (2) MassHunter MS and MSMS Quantitative Analysis, (3) MassHunter Qualitative Analysis, (4) Unknowns Analysis, and (5) OpenLAB CDS for traditional GC detectors.

• 1+ year of experience routinely analyzing, which includes screening, quantitation, and reporting, of large-scale pesticide panels (> 100 compounds per sample)

• 1+ year of experience with sample processing and extraction method development, particularly for pesticides and process contaminants in food matrices

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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