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AmSpec Group
Senior VOC & GC/MS Chemist
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What they do
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.
$91,472 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Senior
VOC & GC/MS
Chemist AmSpec Group - 2.0 Camarillo, CA Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Environmental laboratory experience Equipment troubleshooting Mentoring Laboratory staff supervision Technical troubleshooting support Full Job Description Lab C am arillo, CAID:
463-390- F ul l-Time/Regular J ob Summary T he 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. P ri mary Duties and Responsibilities- P ovide technical leadership for VOC and specialty analytical services
- R view and approve analytical data, reports, and QA/QC documentation
- T oubleshoot GC/MS systems, analytical issues, and challenging sample matrices
- T ain, mentor, and develop junior chemists and laboratory analysts
- D velop, validate, and implement new analytical methods and services
- I prove laboratory efficiency, quality, turnaround times, and profitability
- S pport
ISO 17025
quality systems, audits, and accreditation requirements- C ordinate with operations, quality, and business development teams on the introduction of new services R eq uired Skills S ki lls/Qualifications R eq uired Qualifications
- B S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or related field
- 7 years of environmental laboratory experience
- D monstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience
- S rong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
- C mmercial environmental laboratory experience strongly preferred P re ferred Experience
- E A TO-15 and TO-17
- V C analysis by GC/MS
- V por intrusion investigations
- I door air, ambient air, and soil gas testing
- T ermal desorption and sorbent tube technologies
- H bridSS® sampling and analysis
- B ttle Vac® whole-air sampling
- P ssive sampling technologies
- M thod development and validation
- E vironmental laboratory QA/QC programs
- G ×GC and petroleum hydrocarbon characterization (preferred) R eq uired Experience W or king Conditions
- P imarily an on-site laboratory environment in Camarillo, CA with regular exposure to standard laboratory chemicals, solvents, and equipment
- S andard laboratory PPE (lab coat, safety glasses, gloves) required in designated areas
- S andard full-time schedule with occasional flexibility to support sample receipt, holding-time, or turnaround deadlines
- [ R/Safety to confirm and finalize working conditions specific to this role] P hy sical Requirements
- A ility to stand/walk for extended periods while working at the bench and with instrumentation
- A ility to lift and carry sample coolers, gas cylinders, and lab supplies (up to ~25-40 lbs, with assistance as needed)
- M nual dexterity for operating GC/MS instrumentation and handling glassware/samples
- A ility to wear required PPE for extended periods
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