Analytical Chemist - GMP Lab, HPLC/GC/LC-MS

PipingRock Health Products, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PipingRock Health Products, Inc. in Vancouver, WA, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform specialized and routine laboratory examinations under general supervision.

You will follow SOPs, GMP and GLP/GDP, conduct analyses with HPLC, GC, LC-MS or ICP-MS, prepare samples, manage data in LIMS, and help maintain instrument accuracy. The role includes data reporting, inventory control, and training junior staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a scientific or related field required.
• Minimum of three years laboratory experience required.
• One year experience operating analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, LC-MS, ICP-MS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related discipline preferred, plus one year lab experience preferred.
• GLP environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs, company policies, safety policies, quality standards and GMP.
• Ensure tasks comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform routine testing for HPLC, GC, LCMS or ICPMS; determine sample priority with lab supervisor.
• Conduct solution preparation, sample extraction, instrument setup, data processing, and entry into LIMS.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Review data and prepare reports; summarize large data sets using Excel and instrument software.
• Apply GLP and GDP in all laboratory activities; handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Monitor gas cylinders; maintain inventory and restock general lab supplies.
• Log chemicals and standards; support cost reduction through efficiency improvements.
• Train other lab staff on sample prep, data processing, instrument maintenance, and data review.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in scientific field

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field (preferred)

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

ICP-MS

Job description

PipingRock Health Products, Inc. in Vancouver, WA, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform specialized and routine laboratory examinations under general supervision.

You will follow SOPs, GMP and GLP/GDP, conduct analyses with HPLC, GC, LC-MS or ICP-MS, prepare samples, manage data in LIMS, and help maintain instrument accuracy. The role includes data reporting, inventory control, and training junior staff.