Laboratory Analyst

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Position Summary The GC‑MS Analyst is a technical leader and subject‑matter expert responsible for high‑complexity analytical testing in a high‑throughput production laboratory. This role requires hands‑on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting GC‑MS and GC‑MS/MS instrumentation across multiple EPA and client‑specific methods, including but not limited to EPA Methods 8270 and 625.The Analyst is expected to maintain productivity under demanding turnaround times, independently resolve technical challenges, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and contribute to method expansion, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Hourly Rate: $22-25

Primary Responsibilities Instrument Operation & Technical Ownership Independently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot GC‑MS and GC‑MS/MS systems in a production environment

Perform routine and advanced maintenance, including source cleaning, tuning, vacuum system diagnostics, column replacement, and performance verification

Diagnose complex instrument and method performance issues, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime

Serve as a technical resource for instrument performance, repairs, and vendor interactions

Maintain accurate and complete instrument logs, maintenance records, and run documentation

Analytical & Production Responsibilities Perform analyses using EPA 8270, EPA 625, and additional GC‑MS‑based methods, including modified and client‑specific protocols

Execute calibrations, QC samples, and analytical batches in accordance with method, regulatory, and quality system requirements

Maintain consistent productivity in a deadline‑driven production laboratory, balancing throughput with data quality

Review chromatographic and mass spectral data for integration accuracy, compound identification, and reporting limits

Conduct complex data review, reprocessing, and technical justifications as needed

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance Ensure full compliance with EPA, state, client, and accreditation requirements

Evaluate and trend QA/QC metrics, including internal standards, surrogates, blanks, LCS, MS/MSD, and calibration criteria

Identify non‑conformances and initiate corrective actions in collaboration with QA and Laboratory Operations Support regulatory audits, client assessments, and data package reviews

Assist with SOP updates, technical deviations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Method Development & Technical Advancement Support method development, method modification, and validation activities for existing and new GC‑MS applications

Evaluate new columns, conditions, extraction approaches, and instrumentation to improve performance or expand capability

Assist in developing technical documentation, validation summaries, and method performance studies

Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior analysts on advanced analytical and troubleshooting techniques

Collaboration & Communication Communicate sequencing priorities, turnaround risks, and technical issues to Laboratory Operations, QA, and Project Management Provide clear documentation and explanations for analytical challenges or deviations

Contribute to a safety‑focused, quality‑driven, and collaborative laboratory culture

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced technical understanding of GC‑MS and GC‑MS/MS theory, operation, and troubleshooting

Strong working knowledge of EPA 8270, EPA 625, and related GC‑MS methodologies

Ability to execute multiple analytical methods concurrently in a high‑volume production environment

Proven ability to perform under pressure while…