GCMS Analyst I - Laboratories

Onterris; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris in Durham, NC seeks an Analyst I to support multiple projects by analyzing environmental samples with GC–MS. You will contribute to client reports, interact with cross-disciplinary teams, and grow within the analyst career path, progressing from Analyst I to Analyst II as you gain QA/QC experience.

The role offers an entry point into our analyst trajectory with training on assays, data review, and troubleshooting, and involves standard work hours with occasional weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general lab practices, and lab safety
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Quantitative sample analysis by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS)
• Preparation of data summaries for inclusion in client reports
• Sample and standard preparation
• Instrument calibration and validation
• Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis, equipment maintenance, and data collected off site
• Maintaining consumables and parts for instruments
• Participating in process improvement projects to increase efficiency or accuracy of analyses
• Supporting method development aimed at analytical optimization and validating sampling approaches for clients
• Communicating relevant updates to applicable people in a timely manner
• Compliance with Onterris’ Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Compliance with Onterris’ Health and Safety Plan
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

ChemStation

MassHunter

LIMS

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

ADay in theLife

As an Analyst I in our Durham, NC lab ,you’ll support multiple projects by analyzing environmental samples by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry. Your data goes into client reports that help industry and government clients demonstrate regulatory compliance and make informed decisions about their environmental impact. You’ll have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients, and you’ll be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

This is the entry point of our analyst career path. As you are trained on additional assays and show growing independence in QA/QC, data review, and troubleshooting, you can advance to Analyst II and beyond.

The compensation range for this role is $21.00 to $26.00 , commensuratewith experience, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, with occasional split shift and/or weekend duties

To thrive in this role,you’llbe comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Quantitative sample analysis by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS)
• Preparation of data summaries for inclusion in client reports
• Sample and standard preparation
• Instrument calibration and validation
• Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis, equipment maintenance, and data collected off site
• Maintaining consumables and parts for instruments
• Participating in process improvement projects to increase efficiency or accuracy of analyses
• Supporting method development aimed at analytical optimization and validating sampling approaches for clients
• Communicating relevant updates to applicable people in a timely manner
• Compliance with Onterris’ Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Compliance with Onterris’ Health and Safety Plan
• Performing other duties as assigned

YourExpertise andSkills

These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand abilities that help you do your best work here.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general lab practices, and lab safety
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills

Preferred

• Prior GC–MS experience or training on one or more assays
• Working knowledge of ChemStation and MassHunter software
• Experience with a LIMS

You’ll do well here if you can

• Work on non-routine samples with guidance
• Work on multiple batches with minimal supervisor instruction as your training progresses
• Routinely meet QA/QC requirements for assigned assays once trained
• Keep documentation, timeliness, and throughput in line with laboratory standards
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Explain how the instrument operates and the chemistry behind the assays you perform

WorkEnvironment andPhysicalRequirements

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting50 pounds several times a day
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
• Works in an laboratory environment
• May be exposed to hot and cold environments
• May occasionally work shifts up to 12 hours in duration

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonableaccommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.