An Analytical Chemist studies the chemical components of materials in a mixture or sample, to identify the components and quantify them. May work to develop new pharmaceutical products or provide quality control or toxicology testing for products.
Camarillo, CA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Environmental laboratory experience Mentoring Laboratory staff supervision Technical troubleshooting support Full Job Description Job Summary The Senior
VOC & GC/MS
Chemist provides technical and operational leadership for VOC and specialty analytical services at AmSpec Environmental Services' Camarillo, California laboratory. The position is responsible for analytical data review and approval, GC/MS troubleshooting, method development, and mentoring of laboratory staff, and works cross-functionally with operations, quality, and business development to support laboratory growth and performance. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for VOC and specialty analytical services Review and approve analytical data, reports, and QA/QC documentation Troubleshoot GC/MS systems, analytical issues, and challenging sample matrices Train, mentor, and develop junior chemists and laboratory analysts Develop, validate, and implement new analytical methods and services Improve laboratory efficiency, quality, turnaround times, and profitability Support
ISO 17025
quality systems, audits, and accreditation requirements Coordinate with operations, quality, and business development teams on the introduction of new services Required Skills Skills/Qualifications Required Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or related field 7+ years of environmental laboratory experience Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills Commercial environmental laboratory experience strongly preferred Preferred Experience EPA TO-15 and
TO-17 VOC
analysis by GC/MS Vapor intrusion investigations Indoor air, ambient air, and soil gas testing Thermal desorption and sorbent tube technologies HybridSS® sampling and analysis Bottle Vac® whole-air sampling Passive sampling technologies Method development and validation Environmental laboratory QA/QC programs GC×GC and petroleum hydrocarbon characterization (preferred) Required Experience Working Conditions Primarily an on-site laboratory environment in Camarillo, CA with regular exposure to standard laboratory chemicals, solvents, and equipment Standard laboratory PPE (lab coat, safety glasses, gloves) required in designated areas Standard full-time schedule with occasional flexibility to support sample receipt, holding-time, or turnaround deadlines [HR/Safety to confirm and finalize working conditions specific to this role] Physical Requirements Ability to stand/walk for extended periods while working at the bench and with instrumentation Ability to lift and carry sample coolers, gas cylinders, and lab supplies (up to ~25-40 lbs, with assistance as needed) Manual dexterity for operating GC/MS instrumentation and handling glassware/samples Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods [HR/Safety to confirm and finalize physical requirements specific to this role]
