Junior GC-MS Analyst | Environmental Lab Growth in Durham

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

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.