VOC Analyst, GC/MS & TO-15 Specialist

ALS Group USA, Corp; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Group USA, Corp is seeking a TO-15 Analyst to perform GC/MS analysis of VOCs in ambient and indoor air, soil gas, and related samples in our Simi Valley lab. You will ensure accurate, defensible results in line with EPA TO-15/TO-15A, SOPs, and quality-system requirements.

The role includes instrument maintenance, data review, and QC activities, with opportunities for professional development and participation in proficiency testing and audits.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of analytical chemistry, chromatography, mass spectrometry.
• Ability to interpret chromatographic and mass-spectral data accurately.
• Experience with calibration, QC procedures, and data review.

Responsibilities

• Analyze air samples for VOCs using GC/MS per EPA TO-15/TO-15A and SOPs.
• Prepare and operate sample introduction systems, including preconcentrators and autosamplers.
• Perform calibrations, tuning, method blanks, QC samples, and data verification.
• Review chromatograms, identify compounds, verify integrations, and quantify analytes.
• Maintain complete records, logs, and data-review notes.
• Enter and authorize data in LIMS according to authorization level.
• Provide support for instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist with training junior analysts and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Analytical chemistry knowledge

GC/MS operation understanding

Quality-control procedures

Data interpretation

Laboratory documentation

Independent work in QA/QC environment

Problem solving

Strong attention to detail

Education

Experience in production/environmental/industrial laboratory

Tools

LIMS

Job description

ALS Group USA, Corp is seeking a TO-15 Analyst to perform GC/MS analysis of VOCs in ambient and indoor air, soil gas, and related samples in our Simi Valley lab. You will ensure accurate, defensible results in line with EPA TO-15/TO-15A, SOPs, and quality-system requirements.

The role includes instrument maintenance, data review, and QC activities, with opportunities for professional development and participation in proficiency testing and audits.