Senior Metals Chemist ICP/ICP-MS Method Expert

SPL; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Analytical leadership

QA/QC

Data integrity

MS Office

LIMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or closely related

Tools

ICP

ICP-MS

Job description

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.