Senior VOC & GC/MS Chemist

AmSpec Group; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AmSpec Environmental Services in Camarillo, CA seeks a Senior VOC & GC/MS Chemist to lead VOC and specialty analyses, review data, and mentor staff.

You will troubleshoot GC/MS systems, develop methods, and collaborate with operations, quality, and business development to drive growth and performance.

The role requires 7+ years of environmental lab experience, a B.S./M.S. in chemistry, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry or environmental chemistry.
• 7+ years in environmental laboratory settings.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Commercial environmental lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for VOC and specialty analyses.
• Review and approve data, reports, and QA/QC documentation.
• Troubleshoot GC/MS systems and analytical issues.
• Train and mentor junior chemists and laboratory analysts.
• Develop, validate, and implement new analytical methods and services.
• Improve laboratory efficiency, turnaround times, and profitability.
• Support ISO 17025 audits and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate with operations, quality, and business development teams on new services.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Communication

Environmental lab experience

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry

Tools

GC/MS instrumentation

ISO 17025 QA/QC systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior VOC & GC/MS Chemist provides technical and operational leadership for VOC and specialty analytical services at AmSpec Environmental Services' Camarillo, California laboratory. The position is responsible for analytical data review and approval, GC/MS troubleshooting, method development, and mentoring of laboratory staff, and works cross-functionally with operations, quality, and business development to support laboratory growth and performance.

Job Summary

The Senior VOC & GC/MS Chemist provides technical and operational leadership for VOC and specialty analytical services at AmSpec Environmental Services' Camarillo, California laboratory. The position is responsible for analytical data review and approval, GC/MS troubleshooting, method development, and mentoring of laboratory staff, and works cross-functionally with operations, quality, and business development to support laboratory growth and performance.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for VOC and specialty analytical services
• Review and approve analytical data, reports, and QA/QC documentation
• Troubleshoot GC/MS systems, analytical issues, and challenging sample matrices
• Train, mentor, and develop junior chemists and laboratory analysts
• Develop, validate, and implement new analytical methods and services
• Improve laboratory efficiency, quality, turnaround times, and profitability
• Support ISO 17025 quality systems, audits, and accreditation requirements
• Coordinate with operations, quality, and business development teams on the introduction of new services

Skills/Qualifications

Required Skills

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or related field
• 7+ years of environmental laboratory experience
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Commercial environmental laboratory experience strongly preferred

Preferred Experience

• EPA TO-15 and TO-17
• VOC analysis by GC/MS
• Vapor intrusion investigations
• Indoor air, ambient air, and soil gas testing
• Thermal desorption and sorbent tube technologies
• HybridSS® sampling and analysis
• Bottle Vac® whole-air sampling
• Passive sampling technologies
• Method development and validation
• Environmental laboratory QA/QC programs
• GC×GC and petroleum hydrocarbon characterization (preferred)

Required Experience

Working Conditions

• Primarily an on-site laboratory environment in Camarillo, CA with regular exposure to standard laboratory chemicals, solvents, and equipment
• Standard laboratory PPE (lab coat, safety glasses, gloves) required in designated areas
• Standard full-time schedule with occasional flexibility to support sample receipt, holding-time, or turnaround deadlines
• [HR/Safety to confirm and finalize working conditions specific to this role]

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods while working at the bench and with instrumentation
• Ability to lift and carry sample coolers, gas cylinders, and lab supplies (up to ~25-40 lbs, with assistance as needed)
• Manual dexterity for operating GC/MS instrumentation and handling glassware/samples
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods
• [HR/Safety to confirm and finalize physical requirements specific to this role]