Analytical Chemist

Oryx Advanced Materials; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Oryx Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist to own and operate the analytical chemistry laboratory. You will manage instrument operation, method development, record-keeping, and CoA generation in a strict, audit-ready environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis with ICP-OES and LECO equipment, DSC capability (training available), and strong documentation discipline. This is a non-management, lab-owner position focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail in measurement, documentation, and reporting.
• Organized and disciplined to manage high-throughput sample load in a clean, well-run lab.
• Strong inorganic chemistry knowledge, elemental analysis, and materials characterization.
• Self-directed and ownership-minded, capable of driving continuous improvement.
• Reliable, consistent, and able to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain ICP-OES instrumentation for metals and advanced materials analysis.
• Operate LECO analyzers for oxygen and nitrogen determinations.
• Perform DSC analysis as part of the instrument lineup (training available; prior experience preferred).
• Develop and optimize sample preparation and digestion methods for metal alloys and ceramics.
• Own analytical lab operations: scheduling, workflow, and day‑to‑day output.
• Issue and maintain CoA/CoAC with accuracy and traceability.
• Maintain supplier CoAs records and keep the database current.
• Ensure documentation aligns with ISO 9001 requirements; write SOPs and method docs.
• Track calibration schedules to keep instruments compliant.
• Support production troubleshooting with analytical data and interpretation.
• Assist R&D in testing method development for new materials and alloys.
• Facilitate customer visits and quality audits related to the analytical lab.
• Provide guidance to lab personnel on equipment use and documentation standards.

Skills

ICP-OES

LECO

CoA/CoAC

ISO 9001

Record-keeping

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

DSC

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Competitive salary

We are seeking an experienced 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
• 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)