Analytical Chemist Oryx Advanced Materials Inc Fremont, CA Job Details Full-time $38.47 - $50.00 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications ISO certification process Database management Bachelor's degree Data management Compliance documentation Quality standards in production Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced Lead Analytical Chemist to operate and take ownership of our analytical chemistry laboratory. This is a hands-on technical role with full responsibility for the lab's output: instrument operation, method development, record-keeping, CoA generation, and quality system compliance. The ideal candidate has deep experience with ICP and LECO equipment, a strong chemistry background, and the discipline to maintain a high-quality, audit-ready lab environment. This role does not involve managing a team but does require owning the lab's workflow, standards, and deliverables. Job Duties Operate, calibrate, and maintain ICP-OES instrumentation for composition and impurity analysis of metals and advanced materials Operate LECO analyzers for oxygen, and nitrogen determination Perform DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) analysis as part of the expanding instrument lineup (training available; prior experience preferred) Develop and optimize sample preparation and digestion methods for metal alloys and ceramic materials Take full ownership of analytical lab operations: scheduling, workflow prioritization, and day-to-day output Issue and maintain Certificates of Analysis (CoA/CoAC) with accuracy and full traceability Maintain records of supplier CoAs and keep the chemical and CoAC database current Ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant with

ISO 9001

requirements Write and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and method documentation Track and manage calibration schedules to keep all instruments in compliance Support production troubleshooting through analytical data and interpretation Assist R D in developing and validating testing methods for new materials and alloys Facilitate customer visits and quality audits related to the analytical lab Provide guidance to other lab personnel on equipment use and documentation standards as needed What We're Looking For Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy in measurement, documentation, and reporting Organized and disciplined: able to manage a high-throughput sample load in a clean, well-run lab Strong chemistry knowledge: solid understanding of inorganic chemistry, elemental analysis, and materials characterization Self-directed and ownership-minded: comfortable running a function independently and driving continuous improvement Reliable, consistent, and collaborative with cross-functional teams Skills & Experience (Required) Hands-on experience with ICP-OES for elemental analysis Hands-on experience with LECO combustion/inert gas fusion analyzers (O, N) Proficiency in CoA/CoAC generation and traceability documentation Experience working within an

ISO 9001

(or equivalent) quality management system Strong record-keeping and database management discipline Skills & Experience (Preferred) Experience with DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) or other thermal analysis instruments Background in metals, alloys, or advanced materials environments Experience acting as a technical lead or primary lab owner Education B.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field required 3-7 years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience Physical Requirements Ability to work in a laboratory environment with appropriate PPE (gloves, eye protection, respirator when required)