Senior Chemist (Metals)

SPL; Reading (Berks County); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay

Annual reviews

Career growth

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

SPL in Reading, PA is seeking a Senior Laboratory professional to provide technical leadership in analytical testing, particularly trace metals using ICP and ICP‑MS. The role includes method development, validation, staff training, and ensuring QA/QC and regulatory compliance in a full‑time on‑site environment.

You will review data, lead investigations into non-conformances, and support audits while collaborating with leadership to improve workflow and lab performance.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of progressive analytical lab experience in a regulated environment with leadership/mentorship
• Advanced hands-on experience with ICP and ICP‑MS instrumentation, including calibration and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LIMS
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC, data integrity, CAPA, EPA methods, and TNI/NELAP requirements

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a senior technical resource, guiding and resolving escalations
• Perform advanced trace metals analysis on environmental samples per EPA methods
• Review and validate data, QA/QC, and LIMS documentation for anomalies
• Develop, validate, transfer, and optimize analytical methods and SOPs
• Train and mentor lab staff on analytical methods and QA/QC
• Operate and maintain ICP and ICP‑MS instrumentation including calibration and maintenance
• Lead investigations of non-conformances and CAPA activities
• Support audits and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with leadership to improve workflow and lab performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Conhecimentos

Analytical leadership

QA/QC

Data integrity

MS Office

LIMS

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or closely related

Ferramentas

ICP

ICP-MS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

At SPL, the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities, support critical infrastructure, and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines, SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.

Full-time

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a senior technical resource, providing guidance, resolving technical escalations, and supporting workflow and turnaround priorities
• Perform advanced trace metals analysis on environmental and QC samples in accordance with EPA methods and lab procedures
• Review and validate analytical data, results, LIMS documentation, and QA/QC to identify instrument drift, matrix interferences, analytical discrepancies, and sample anomalies
• Develop, validate, transfer, and optimize analytical methods, SOPs, work instructions, and controlled lab documentation
• Train and mentor lab staff on analytical methods, instrumentation, SOPs, QA/QC, and troubleshooting
• Operate and maintain ICP and ICP-MS instrumentation, including calibration, performance verification, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
• Lead investigations involving non-conformances, method deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPA
• Support audits, data integrity, ISO 17025, NELAC/TNI, and regulatory compliance
• Partner with leadership to improve workflow, capacity, continuous improvement initiatives, and overall lab performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field
• 5+ years of progressive analytical lab experience in a regulated environment, including technical leadership, training, and mentorship
• Advanced hands‑on experience with ICP and ICP‑MS instrumentation, including operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated experience with analytical method development, including validation/verification, transfer, optimization, and implementation
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC, data integrity, CAPA, audit support, EPA methods, and TNI/NELAP requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LIMS

Work Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position
• Flexibility to work overtime, including evenings or weekends, as needed to support operational demands

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Annual reviews with consideration for performance‑based increases
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At SPL, we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, SPL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding, and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.