High-Throughput Analytical Chemist (Permanent Shift)

Vanguard Laboratory; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Professional development

Merit-based raises

Method development opportunities

Job summary

Vanguard Laboratory in Olympia, WA, seeks an Analytical Chemist with hands-on experience in HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, HRMS, or ICP-MS to support high-volume testing. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and maintaining instrument performance in a production environment.

The position requires practical industry lab experience and the ability to work one of several permanent schedules. ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation context and environmental, pharmaceutical, or food testing experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on analytical chemistry experience in an industry laboratory.
• Practical experience using HPLC, GC, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, HRMS, ICP-MS, or similar instrumentation.
• Understanding of sample prep, extractions, dilutions, controls, blanks, and contamination prevention.
• Ability to review chromatography data, integrate, and evaluate calibration curves.
• Ability to work in a high-throughput environment with changing priorities.
• Degree in chemistry or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, run, and analyze high volumes of samples using HPLC, UHPLC, GC, LC-MS, HRMS, ICP-MS, or related techniques.
• Prepare standards, calibration solutions, controls, blanks, and reagents.
• Follow batch sequences and client turnaround requirements.
• Maximize instrument capacity while maintaining accuracy and traceability.
• Identify errors or instrument issues and communicate promptly.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

High-throughput testing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Education

Chemistry-related degree

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

LC-MS

HRMS

ICP-MS

Job description

Vanguard Laboratory in Olympia, WA, seeks an Analytical Chemist with hands-on experience in HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, HRMS, or ICP-MS to support high-volume testing. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and maintaining instrument performance in a production environment.

The position requires practical industry lab experience and the ability to work one of several permanent schedules. ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation context and environmental, pharmaceutical, or food testing experience are valued.