Environmental LC-MS Analyst: PFAS Testing & QC Impact

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an analytical chemist to operate GC-LCMS instruments in our El Dorado Hills, CA Laboratory, delivering QC/QA-compliant reports and reliable results to drive decision making.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, 1+ year LC-MS/GC-MS experience, and flexibility for overtime; you will collaborate with the LCMS-Instrument group to maintain quality and improve analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating LC-MS and/or GC-MS.
• Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety.
• Preferred: 2 years in an analytical testing environment.
• Experience using Waters MassLynx software.
• Experience testing PFAS by LC-MS/MS.
• Must be flexible in work schedule and able to work overtime.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative sample analysis
• Understand the purpose of the testing and determine if analyses do not meet minimum quality control and project criteria
• Maintaining organized records of analysis and equipment maintenance
• Instrument calibration and troubleshooting of equipment
• Work with Group Leader to improve quality and efficiency of analyses
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the Company
• Compliance with Enthalpy’s Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the LCMS-Instrument Group Lead
• Occasional split shift and/or weekend duties as needed

Skills

LC-MS / GC-MS operation

Waters MassLynx

PFAS testing

Analytical methods knowledge

Detail oriented

Overtime flexibility

Lab safety practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

GC-LCMS instruments

LC-MS/MS

Job description

Onterris is seeking an analytical chemist to operate GC-LCMS instruments in our El Dorado Hills, CA Laboratory, delivering QC/QA-compliant reports and reliable results to drive decision making.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, 1+ year LC-MS/GC-MS experience, and flexibility for overtime; you will collaborate with the LCMS-Instrument group to maintain quality and improve analyses.