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As a Nutrition Chemist, you will operate advanced analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS, providing accurate and timely analytical services and results to clients. You will independently conduct both routine and complex analyses for various sample types, propose process improvements, and stabilize analytical processes. Your role will involve performing extractions and sample analyses in accordance with documented methods and Standard Operating Procedures, as well as troubleshooting analytical procedures and maintaining instrumentation.

• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS.
• Provide accurate and timely analytical services to clients.
• Perform both simple and complex analyses for routine and non-routine samples.
• Propose improvements to and stabilize analytical processes.
• Conduct extractions and sample analyses as per documented methods.
• Troubleshoot issues with analytical procedures and perform routine maintenance.
• Analyze samples, including screening, quantitation, and reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science from a four-year college or university.
• At least 2 years of experience in ICP-MS and metal screening.
• Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting ICP instrumentation.
• Proficiency in analytical and extraction method troubleshooting, development, and optimization.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and data analysis software packages such as Agilent and Masshunter.
• Expertise in sample preparation, extraction, and general bench chemistry techniques.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), chromatographic separation, GCMS, LC-MS, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of food testing and food chemistry.

The position is based in a fast-paced analytical laboratory with a schedule of 9:00am – 5:30pm. You will be part of a team of six chemists. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, dental insurance, FSA, supplemental insurance, LegalShield/IDShield, 401(k), PTO, and 13 paid holidays. The company also offers designated free parking downtown and has a partnership with Adidas and Columbia employee stores. Enjoy monthly food events, summer BBQs, and a 'Kids to Work' day. Although not guaranteed, the company has historically provided an annual bonus valued at about a month's salary.

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $56000.00/yr.

Benefits: Medical/vision insurance (company covers 100% of EE premium and 90% of dependent and HSA- company covers 100% of premium and contributes to HSA every month), dental insurance, LTD, FSA, supplemental insurance, LegalShield/IDShield, 401(k), PTO, 13 paid holidays, and partnership with Adidas and Columbia employee store.

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

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