Chemist - Gas Chromatography

Job Description

This role focuses on providing accurate and reliable analytical services using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques in a laboratory setting. You will perform routine extractions, chemical isolation, and sample clean-up, while preparing reagents and analytical standards in accordance with documented methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will operate a variety of laboratory instruments and software to support high-quality analytical testing in both organic and inorganic chemistry.

This role focuses on providing accurate and reliable analytical services using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques in a laboratory setting. You will perform routine extractions, chemical isolation, and sample clean-up, while preparing reagents and analytical standards in accordance with documented methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will operate a variety of laboratory instruments and software to support high-quality analytical testing in both organic and inorganic chemistry.

• Provide accurate and timely analytical services and results in accordance with established laboratory methods and SOPs.
• Perform routine sample extraction, chemical isolation, and sample clean-up using techniques such as blending, shaking, Soxhlet extraction, digestion, solid phase extraction (SPE), distillation and condensation, liquid-liquid partitioning, and chemical derivatization.
• Extract samples and prepare reagents to support gas chromatography and mass spectrometry analyses.
• Operate laboratory apparatus and equipment including blenders, nitrogen evaporators, rotary evaporators, shakers, pH meters, centrifuges, balances, and pipettes.
• Conduct sample preparation and bench chemistry activities to support GC, GC-MS, and GC-MS/MS analyses.
• Perform gas chromatography analysis, including full scan and reaction monitoring, using Agilent instruments and associated software.
• Use Mass hunter or similar acquisition software to run analyses and perform acquisition method modifications as needed within established guidelines.
• Carry out sample analysis in both organic and inorganic chemistry, ensuring adherence to analytical protocols and quality standards.
• Apply chromatographic separation and mass spectrometry techniques, including tandem mass spectrometry, to identify and quantify analytes.
• Troubleshoot basic issues with GC, GC-MS, and related laboratory equipment and software to maintain smooth analytical operations.
• Independently document and prepare reagents and analytical working standards according to current SOPs.
• Record and manage analytical data using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or related laboratory data systems.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support overall laboratory productivity, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Hands‑on experience with gas chromatography (GC), including GC analysis and chromatographic separation techniques.
• Experience with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS).
• Proficiency in mass spectrometry, including full scan and reaction monitoring modes.
• Experience with Agilent instruments and Mass hunter software for data acquisition and method modification.
• Strong skills in sample preparation, extraction, and general bench chemistry techniques.
• Ability to perform sample extractions using techniques such as Soxhlet extraction, digestion, SPE, distillation/condensation, and liquid-liquid partitioning.
• Competence in operating laboratory equipment including pH meters, centrifuges, balances, pipettes, blenders, nitrogen evaporators, and rotary evaporators.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and inorganic and organic chemistry principles as applied to laboratory testing.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or similar laboratory data systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine issues in GC, GC-MS, and related analytical equipment and software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented…