GC-MS / GC-MS/MS Analyst — Environmental Lab

alsglobal; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS seeks a GC-MS / GC-MS/MS Analyst to perform analytical testing in a production laboratory using GC-MS and GC-MS/MS instrumentation. You will support routine sample analysis, instrument operation, quality control activities, and data review under established procedures.

The successful candidate will develop expertise in environmental analysis, maintain productivity in a deadline-driven environment, and contribute to accurate, defensible results while expanding experience with GC-MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1-3 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation or environmental laboratory testing is beneficial but not required.
• Recent graduates with relevant coursework and laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate GC-MS and GC-MS/MS systems following established methods, procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, including consumable replacement, source cleaning, leak checks, and performance verification.
• Assist with troubleshooting instrument and analytical issues with support from senior analysts, supervisors, and technical specialists.
• Maintain instrument logs, maintenance records, and analytical documentation.
• Follow laboratory schedules and sequencing priorities to support turnaround time commitments.
• Perform analyses using EPA 8270, EPA 625, and other GC‑MS-based methods as assigned.
• Prepare and analyze calibration standards, quality control samples, and client samples in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Process and review analytical data for completeness and compliance with quality requirements.
• Verify chromatographic integrations, compound identification, and reporting criteria.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards in a high-volume production laboratory environment.

Skills

GC-MS

GC-MS/MS

Analytical instrumentation

Quality control

Documentation

Environmental analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline

Tools

GC-MS

GC-MS/MS

Job description

ALS seeks a GC-MS / GC-MS/MS Analyst to perform analytical testing in a production laboratory using GC-MS and GC-MS/MS instrumentation. You will support routine sample analysis, instrument operation, quality control activities, and data review under established procedures.

The successful candidate will develop expertise in environmental analysis, maintain productivity in a deadline-driven environment, and contribute to accurate, defensible results while expanding experience with GC-MS