Chemist II; Analytical Chemistry

Job Details

Non Aero/Renewable

Chemist II (Analytical Chemistry)

Portland,OR

Posted:7/28/2026

Job Description Job #:86779

Job Category:
Non Aero/Renewable

Position Type:
Direct

Duration:
Direct

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 3

Chemist II (Analytical Chemistry)

GC-MS | LC-MS | ICP-MS | Food & Nutritional Testing

Location: Portland, Oregon

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Onsite

Advance Your Career in Analytical Chemistry

We're growing our analytical laboratory and are looking for experienced Chemist II professionals to join our team. If you have hands-on experience with GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, chromatography, mass spectrometry, or nutritional and food testing
, we'd love to hear from you.

This opportunity supports multiple analytical laboratories, including Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), and Inorganic Chemistry
. Candidates will be matched with the laboratory that best aligns with their technical background and experience.

If you enjoy solving analytical challenges, working with cutting-edge instrumentation, and producing high-quality scientific data in a collaborative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing on food, dietary supplements, and related products
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced analytical instrumentation including:
  • GC
  • GC-MS
  • LC
  • LC-MS/MS
  • ICP-MS
• Prepare and process samples using validated laboratory procedures
• Analyze data and generate accurate analytical reports
• Maintain quality standards while following SOPs, ISO, AOAC, FDA, and laboratory guidelines
• Enter analytical data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Investigate analytical issues and recommend technical solutions
• Assist with method development, validation, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform instrument calibration, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with scientists and laboratory leadership on technical projects

We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Experience working in an analytical laboratory
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
  • GC
  • GC-MS
  • GC-MS/MS
  • HPLC
  • LC-MS/MS
  • ICP-MS
• Experience interpreting chromatographic and analytical data
• Knowledge of QA/QC practices and regulated laboratory environments
• Experience with LIMS or laboratory data management systems
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced laboratory

• Food chemistry
• Nutritional analysis
• Trace metals
• Minerals
• Pesticide residue analysis
• Method development and validation
• Agilent Mass Hunter
• Open Lab CDS
• SCIEX Analyst
• SCIEX OS
• Multi Quant
• Waters Acquity
• QuEChERS extraction
• Microwave digestion
• HRMS
• Orbitrap
• ISO 17025 laboratory environments

• Work with advanced analytical instrumentation
• Solve technically challenging scientific problems
• Participate in method development and process improvements
• Join a collaborative team of experienced analytical chemists
• Grow your technical expertise across multiple analytical platforms
• Support work that directly impacts food quality and public health