Chemist II (Analytical Chemistry)

Stefanini, Inc

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 37,195

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Stefanini, Inc in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Chemist II (Analytical Chemistry) to support multiple laboratories onsite, focusing on GC, LC, and inorganic analyses.

You will perform routine and non-routine testing on foods and dietary supplements, operate GC, GC-MS, LC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, and contribute to method development and QA/QC efforts. Join a collaborative team and advance your career with cutting-edge instrumentation and high-quality data.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
  • Experience in analytical laboratory settings.
  • Hands-on with GC, GC-MS, LC, LC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing on food, dietary supplements, and related products.
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain GC, GC-MS, LC, LC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS instruments.
  • Prepare samples and process data to generate accurate reports within SOPs.

Skills

Analytical chemistry
QA/QC practices
Chromatography data interpretation
LIMS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC
GC-MS
LC
LC-MS/MS
ICP-MS

Job description

Job Details
Non Aero/Renewable

Chemist II (Analytical Chemistry) Portland,OR Posted:7/28/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

86779

Job Category: Non Aero/Renewable

Position Type: Direct

Duration: Direct

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 3

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
Job Requirements

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 CDS
  • SCIEX Analyst
  • SCIEX OS
  • MultiQuant
  • Waters Acquity
  • QuEChERS extraction
  • Microwave digestion
  • HRMS
  • Orbitrap
  • ISO 17025 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
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