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AmSpec Group

Senior VOC & GC/MS Chemist

Camarillo, CA · On-site

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.

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Kelly Services

GC Chemist

Signal Hill, CA

$30 - $35/hr

GC Chemist Kelly ® Science & Clinical is seeking a GC Chemist for a contract-to-hire position at a ... Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses using Agilent GC and GC/MS systems in accordance with ...

Kelly Services

GC Chemist

Signal Hill, CA

$30 - $35/hr

GC Chemist Kelly ® Science & Clinical is seeking a GC Chemist for a contract-to-hire position at a ... Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses using Agilent GC and GC/MS systems in accordance with ...

Element Materials Technology

Chemist III

Bend, OR · On-site

The Chemist III position will work in a cGMP-regulated environment under the direction of the GC ... Member of GC-MS team utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation to perform E&L sample and data ...

Averhealth

Analytical Chemist I

Hazelwood, MO · On-site

$22/hr

The Analytical Chemist will also interface with our instruments (LC/MS/MS and GC/MS) and needs the ability to work safely with instruments/equipment, chemicals, and biological samples. * PAY: $22/HR ...

Optiq Health Labs

Analytical Chemist

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

Perform LC-MS/MS and GC-MS analyses using Shimadzu instrumentation. * Review chromatographic data ... Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, or a related field.

Averhealth

Analytical Chemist I

Hazelwood, MO · On-site

$22/hr

The Analytical Chemist will also interface with our instruments (LC/MS/MS and GC/MS) and needs the ability to work safely with instruments/equipment, chemicals, and biological samples. * PAY: $22/HR ...

Element Materials Technology

Chemist III

Bend, OR · On-site

Chemist III Job Locations US-OR-Bend ID 2026-19655 Overview Element has an opening for a Chemist ... Responsibilities Member of GC-MS team utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation to perform E&L ...

Element Materials Technology

Chemist III

Bend, OR · On-site

The Chemist III position will work in a cGMP-regulated environment under the direction of the GC ... Member of GC-MS team utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation to perform E&L sample and data ...

Element Materials Technology

Chemist III

Bend, OR · On-site

The Chemist III position will work in a cGMP-regulated environment under the direction of the GC ... Member of GC-MS team utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation to perform E&L sample and data ...

Element Materials Technology

Chemist III

Bend, OR

The Chemist III position will work in a cGMP-regulated environment under the direction of the GC ... Member of GC-MS team utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation to perform E&L sample and data ...

MiniMed

Principal Chemist

Northridge, CA · On-site

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated analytical chemist with strong expertise in LC-MS and GC-MS data interpretation to support chemical characterization, extractables and leachables (E&L ...

Minimed

Principal Chemist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$121 - $205/hr

About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated analytical chemist with strong expertise in LC-MS and GC-MS data interpretation to support chemical characterization, extractables and leachables (E&L ...

MiniMed

Principal Chemist

Los Angeles, CA

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated analytical chemist with strong expertise in LC-MS and GC-MS data interpretation to support chemical characterization, extractables and leachables (E&L ...

Lancesoft

Chemist II

Northridge, CA · On-site

$40 - $42/hr

LC-MS * GC-FID * GC-MS * Prepare samples, reagents, calibration standards, and quality control ... Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a ...

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Senior VOC & GC/MS Chemist

Amspec LLC.

Camarillo, CA

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

AmSpec rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

103rd of 120 rated laboratories

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.

 

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


Required Skills

Skills/Qualifications

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]

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