Chemometrician - Analytical Chemist

Yoh Services LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh Life Sciences in Houston or Austin, TX is seeking a Chemometrician - Analytical Chemist to join our team. This role blends spectroscopy, chemometrics, and scientific programming to develop predictive models and data workflows.

You will work with NIR and Raman spectroscopy, design calibration datasets, build models, and contribute to MATLAB/Python SDKs used by the chemometrics group. Travel approx 20–25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with instrumental analysis and spectroscopic experimental methods, such as NIR and/or Raman spectroscopy.
• Working knowledge of chemometric modeling concepts and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for scientific or data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to travel approximately 20-25%.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments specifically aimed at generating calibration and validation datasets for chemometric model development.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including NIR and Raman spectroscopy systems.
• Apply sound sampling strategies, Design of Experiments (DoE), and quality control practices to ensure data quality and representativeness.
• Construct predictive models that translate spectral data into usable information for customers.
• Develop and improve scientific software supporting MATLAB and Python Software Development Kits (SDKs) used by the chemometrics team.
• Develop applications and tools used to evaluate chemometric models prior to deployment to field analyzers.
• Collaborate across scientific, technical, and software-focused teams to translate complex analytical concepts into practical solutions.
• Apply software development best practices, including version control, testing, and documentation.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

Chemometrics

NIR spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy

DoE

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field

Tools

PLS_Toolbox

The Unscrambler

Solo+MIA

APIs

RDBMS

NoSQL databases

Docker

ReactJS

Job description

Yoh Life Sciences is hiring a Chemometrician - Analytical Chemist for a direct-hire opportunity in Houston or Austin, TX.

This is a unique opportunity for an analytical scientist who enjoys working at the intersection of spectroscopy, chemometrics, and scientific programming. The Chemometrician - Analytical Chemist will support the development of predictive chemometric models through hands‑on laboratory experimentation, spectral data analysis, and software-enabled data workflows.

The successful candidate will work with NIR and Raman spectroscopy, design experiments to generate high‑quality calibration and validation datasets, construct predictive models that translate spectral data into actionable information, and contribute to software tools used to evaluate and deploy chemometric models.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments specifically aimed at generating calibration and validation datasets for chemometric model development.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including NIR and Raman spectroscopy systems.
• Apply sound sampling strategies, Design of Experiments (DoE), and quality control practices to ensure data quality and representativeness.
• Construct predictive models that translate spectral data into usable information for customers.
• Develop and improve scientific software supporting MATLAB and Python Software Development Kits (SDKs) used by the chemometrics team.
• Develop applications and tools used to evaluate chemometric models prior to deployment to field analyzers.
• Collaborate across scientific, technical, and software-focused teams to translate complex analytical concepts into practical solutions.
• Apply software development best practices, including version control, testing, and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with instrumental analysis and spectroscopic experimental methods, such as NIR and/or Raman spectroscopy.
• Working knowledge of chemometric modeling concepts and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for scientific or data analysis. Relevant experience may come from professional work, academic research, coursework, or personal projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to travel approximately 20-25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate research, internship, or co‑op experience involving spectral data analysis, analytical method development, chemometrics, or data pipeline development.
• Experience developing calibration and validation datasets and/or predictive models from spectral data.
• Experience with chemometrics platforms such as PLS_Toolbox, The Unscrambler, or Solo+MIA.
• Experience with APIs, relational databases (RDBMS), NoSQL databases, Docker containers, or ReactJS.
• Experience developing scientific software, analytical applications, or data-processing tools.

Title: Chemometrician - Analytical Chemist

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location: Houston or Austin, TX

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Salary Range: $70,000-$100,000 annually

Travel: Approximately 20-25%

Estimated Min Rate: $70000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $100000.00

What's In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh's hiring clients' preferences. To learn more about Yoh's privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice

Stay Safe During Your Job Search

Fraudulent recruiting communications have become increasingly common. Emails from Yoh recruiters will only come from an @yoh.com email address. Yoh will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, send gift cards, or transfer funds as part of the recruiting or hiring process. If you receive a communication that appears suspicious or requests payment, contact Yoh directly before responding or sharing personal information.