Job Description
Job Description
The Chemist II performs an essential role in the Gas Chromatography (GC) department by providing analytical services and results accurately, efficiently, and promptly to clients through: Analyzing samples using GC, conventional, MS, MSMS, and other detection techniques, proposing improvements, stabilizing analytical processes, and contributing to innovation to achieve the company's mission and objectives
Duties and Responsibilities
Sample Analysis
- Operate GC instrumentation with conventional, MS, and MSMS detection
- Utilize Agilent MassHunter and OpenLAB CDS to analyze, interpret, and report test results
- Enter data into LIMS and take responsibility for results
- Independently perform simple and complex analyses for routine and non-routine samples
- Schedule activities to provide accurate and timely service
- Ensure samples are extracted and analyzed according to validated methods
- Maintain and document reference materials and working standards
- Compile and maintain Internal Quality Control data
- Work safely with awareness of chemical hazards
Instrument Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot issues with analytical procedures
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance, verification, and calibration of GC instruments
- Coordinate with Chemist 3 or Group Leader on the resolution of complex issues
Documentation & Quality Assurance
- Develop and update controlled documents and SOPs
- Perform secondary review on data packages (as directed)
- Ensure ISO17025 compliance
Method Development & Improvement
- Develop improved and/or new methodology using published sources
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations
- Propose and implement changes to improve quality and efficiency
Knowledge & Professional Development
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of analytical techniques and technologies
- Participate in internal and external training
- Attend professional and technical meetings as assigned
Team Support & Mentoring
- Train and mentor chemists within the department
- Support and provide assignments for Chemist 1 (as directed)
- Assist Chemist 3 in R&D projects
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Chemistry or related science
- At least one year of experience with GC instrumentation (conventional, MS, MSMS detectors)
- Experience in analyzing and producing data packages
- Practical working knowledge of analytical software (Agilent MassHunter, OpenLAB CDS)
- Experience collaborating with different business departments
- Familiarity with commercial fast-paced laboratory environments
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear technical communication (oral and written)
- High emotional intelligence
- Cultural awareness and effective diverse communication
- Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong mathematical skills, including statistical analysis
- Excellent reasoning ability
Preferred
- 3+ years of experience with GC-MS and GC-MSMS instrumentation
- 3+ years of experience with analytical method development
- 3+ years of experience with Agilent software platforms
- 3+ years analyzing large-scale pesticide panels (>100 compounds)
- Experience with the QuEChERS extraction technique
- Experience with sample processing and extraction method development
- Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS/TOF)
- Experience mentoring and training others
- Experience in international businesses
Job Benefits
- Medical/Vision Insurance
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- The company covers 100% of EE premiums and 90% of dependents
- HSA- the company covers 100% of the premium and contributes to the HSA every month
- Dental insurance
- LTD
- FSA
- Supplemental Insurance
- LegalShield/IDShield
- 401(k)
- PTO
- 13 paid holidays
- Partnership with Adidas and the Columbia employee stores
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
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Company Description
Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.\r\n\r\nThat's the Messina Talent Advantage.\r\n\r\nFor more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.\r\n\r\nMessina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.