... services at AmSpec Environmental Services' Camarillo, California laboratory. The position is ... full-time schedule with occasional flexibility to support sample receipt, holding-time, or ...
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... services at AmSpec Environmental Services' Camarillo, California laboratory. The position is ... full-time schedule with occasional flexibility to support sample receipt, holding-time, or ...
Senior VOC & GC/MS Chemist
Camarillo, CA · On-site
... services at AmSpec Environmental Services' Camarillo, California laboratory. The position is ... full-time schedule with occasional flexibility to support sample receipt, holding-time, or ...
Senior VOC & GC/MS Chemist
Camarillo, CA · On-site
... services at AmSpec Environmental Services' Camarillo, California laboratory. The position is ... full-time schedule with occasional flexibility to support sample receipt, holding-time, or ...
AmSpec Jobs Information
Do workers at AmSpec get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Does AmSpec pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
70% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
70% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
At AmSpec, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
68% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
68% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Is the health insurance from AmSpec affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Do people get paid time off at AmSpec?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
- 78% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
Do workers at AmSpec worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do AmSpec workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
84% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
84% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
How easy is it for AmSpec workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
93% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
93% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at AmSpec?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
72% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
72% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do AmSpec managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
35% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
35% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do jobs at AmSpec spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at AmSpec?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Is working at AmSpec good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do people at AmSpec feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at AmSpec get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
54% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
54% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Is it stressful to work at AmSpec?
Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at AmSpec enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
68% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
68% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at AmSpec recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at AmSpec?
Most people got enough training when they started.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get support to advance at AmSpec?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people think AmSpec’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how AmSpec is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
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AmSpec rating
6.4
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]