Analytical Chemist
Job Location : Chatsworth, Ca
Perform complex/highly specialized chemical analyses of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in environmental samples (soil, water, air, gas, groundwater) using variety of Gas Chromatographic/Mass Spectrometric (GC/MS) techniques using primarily U.S.-EPA methods 8260B, TO-03, TO-15, and TO-17; use data reduction software (LIMS, DATA tool); understand Kinetic/kinetics theory of gases, Complex Reaction Mechanisms, Electronic Spectroscopy, Vibrational/Rotational Spectroscopy of Diatomic Molecules, Quantum Mechanics; work with modern instrumental, chromatographic, spectroscopic techniques, gas chromatography, voltammetry, mass spectrometry; apply equilibrium/related thermodynamic parameters; use systematic approach to solve complex equilibrium problems; apply principles of acid-base, complex formation/redox reactions electrochemical measurements (applications); improve existing analytical methods; develop new analytical methods to meet technical/business objectives; responsible for entire analytical process; prepare: liquid/gas samples preparations, solid sample analyses; perform data analysis using state-of-the-art GC/MS and Purge & Trap analytical instrumentation; use company’s Laboratory Information Management System software (LIMS); perform technical calculations; report analytical results, generate analytical reports; ensure produced data complies with stringent Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) requirements of analytical methods performed per government regulations; schedule work priorities and responsibilities; use detailed technical QA/QC requirements for analytical methods; perform chemical analyses in strict accordance with U.S. government, CA State, and company’s QA/QC program’s requirements; provide peer review of data generated in VOC analysis laboratory to ensure compliance with method requirements; maintain instrumentations; troubleshoot/repair analytical instrumentation for VOC analysis division of laboratory; maintain accurate documentation on instrument calibration, troubleshooting, repair activities; develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in VOC analyses GC/MS division of laboratory; compile complex Level 4 analytical data packages on high-profile projects for review by clients/third-party auditors to ensure compliance of data with applicable QA/QC requirements; keep abreast of state-of-the-art developments in analytical techniques/instrument technological advancements for development of new analytical methods.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Chemistry or Environmental Science plus coursework, internships, or experience to include Kinetic/kinetics theory of gases, Complex Reaction Mechanisms, Electronic Spectroscopy, Vibrational/Rotational Spectroscopy of Diatomic Molecules, Quantum Mechanics; working with modern instrumental, chromatographic, spectroscopic techniques, gas chromatography, voltammetry, mass spectrometry; applying equilibrium/related thermodynamic parameters; using systematic approach to solve complex equilibrium problems; and applying principles of acid-base, complex formation/redox reactions electrochemical measurements (applications). Experience and skills may be gained through academic coursework and concurrently while pursuing academic studies.