ICP Chemist

Direct Placement | Excellent Benefits | Full-Time Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled IPC-Chemist who will primarily work with ICP-MS, ICP, Mercury Analyzers, and Atomic Absorption equipment. The ideal candidate will be proficient in operating and troubleshooting ICP-MS instruments. You will conduct analyses following EPA 200.7/6010 and/or EPA 200.8/6020, ensuring compliance with TNI standards. This role involves complete sample management and test scheduling to maintain holding times and company-defined turn‑around‑times (TATs) within the metals department.

• Perform and document daily standardization, calibration, and performance verifications on ICP and ICP/MS instruments.
• Complete daily run data by batch, including supporting data packets.
• Utilize computer software to prioritize work, track samples, acquire data, perform calculations and statistical analysis, and store data to meet established deadlines.
• Conduct review of analytical sample preparation data, ensuring completeness, calculation accuracy, data interpretation, and data quality objective coherence.
• Perform and interpret required QA/QC procedures; recommend, perform, and document corrective actions and assess potential impacts on data quality.
• Troubleshoot instrument problems, perform routine maintenance, and consult with vendor technicians when necessary.
• Demonstrate a proactive commitment and adherence to industry and company safety regulations and procedures.
• Manage the completion of regular training and Demonstration of Capabilities (DOC) for staff per quality policies under the direction of the QA department.
• Ensure investigation reports and internal/external audit findings are completed on time.
• Manage inventory needs, assist in ordering supplies, and maintain stock of all necessary components, supplies, standards, and reagents.
• Train coworkers in sample preparation and analysis, instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting techniques, and data quality objective adherence.
• Provide feedback to Lab Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, and/or Project Managers about analysis, data, or other issues.
• Ensure department‑specific Standard Operating Procedures are reviewed and/or updated on time.
• Process electronic data using procedures that ensure data integrity and security.
• Dispose of laboratory waste as needed while following stringent disposal procedures.

• 3+ years of experience with ICP-MS, including operating and troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

This is a Permanent position based out of Burnsville, MN.

The pay range for this position is $45,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year.

Access to the company's internal benefits, PTO structure, 401(k), etc.

This is a fully onsite position in Burnsville, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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