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.
Chemist II (Analytical Chemistry) GC-MS | LC-MS | ICP-MS |
Food & Nutritional Testing Location:
Portland, Oregon Employment Type:
Full-Time Schedule:
Onsite Compensation:
$25-$27/hr DOE Advance Your Career in Analytical Chemistry We're growing our analytical laboratory and are looking for experienced Chemist II professionals to join our team. If you have hands-on experience with GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, chromatography, mass spectrometry, or nutritional and food testing , we'd love to hear from you. This opportunity supports multiple analytical laboratories, including Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), and Inorganic Chemistry . Candidates will be matched with the laboratory that best aligns with their technical background and experience. If you enjoy solving analytical challenges, working with cutting-edge instrumentation, and producing high-quality scientific data in a collaborative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. What You'll Do Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing on food, dietary supplements, and related products Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced analytical instrumentation including:
GC GC-MS LC LC-MS/MS ICP-MS
Prepare and process samples using validated laboratory procedures Analyze data and generate accurate analytical reports Maintain quality standards while following SOPs, ISO, AOAC, FDA, and laboratory guidelines Enter analytical data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Investigate analytical issues and recommend technical solutions Assist with method development, validation, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives Perform instrument calibration, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting Collaborate with scientists and laboratory leadership on technical projects We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline Experience working in an analytical laboratory Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
GC GC-MS GC-MS/MS HPLC LC-MS/MS ICP-MS
Experience interpreting chromatographic and analytical data Knowledge of QA/QC practices and regulated laboratory environments Experience with LIMS or laboratory data management systems Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced laboratory Bonus Points For Experience With Food chemistry Nutritional analysis Trace metals Minerals Pesticide residue analysis Method development and validation Agilent MassHunter OpenLab
laboratory environments Why You'll Love This Opportunity Work with advanced analytical instrumentation Solve technically challenging scientific problems Participate in method development and process improvements Join a collaborative team of experienced analytical chemists Grow your technical expertise across multiple analytical platforms Support work that directly impacts food quality and public health Apply Today Whether your expertise is in GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS, food chemistry, nutritional analysis, chromatography, or analytical method development , we'd love to connect with you. Apply today and let us match your expertise with the laboratory where you'll have the greatest impact.
