Senior Metal Chemist – ICP‑MS Expert, On‑Site Reading

Spllabs; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SPL in Reading, PA is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead from the bench and drive laboratory performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role focuses on advanced trace metals analysis, method development, data integrity, and mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in ICP/ICP-MS, QA/QC, and EPA methods, with a track record of solving complex analytical challenges and supporting ISO 17025 compliant labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive analytical lab experience in a regulated environment with 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, 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical leadership

Mentorship

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

ICP

ICP-MS

LIMS

Job description

SPL in Reading, PA is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead from the bench and drive laboratory performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role focuses on advanced trace metals analysis, method development, data integrity, and mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in ICP/ICP-MS, QA/QC, and EPA methods, with a track record of solving complex analytical challenges and supporting ISO 17025 compliant labs.