Junior Analytical Chemist​/Application Scientist: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; GC-MS

Junior Analytical Chemist / Application Scientist:
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

Entech Instruments Inc. – Simi Valley, CA

Entech Instruments Inc., a California-based analytical instrumentation company, is seeking an individual experienced with developing GC‑MS applications with a particular history of using sample preparation and introduction techniques such as SPME, SBSE, SPE, or dynamic headspace for a variety of matrices, including water, soil, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and food & beverage. Entech's recently introduced technology, VASE (Vacuum Assisted Sorbent Extraction), aims to revolutionize the GC‑MS research and testing industry by enabling solvent‑free exhaustive extractions of volatile and semi‑volatile compounds in a rapidly growing number of sample types and matrices while improving sensitivity and reproducibility.

The successful candidate will participate in a team focused on new product and application development for multiple industry verticals and will have the opportunity to be involved with R&D, application note development, customer application support, journal publications, and presenting findings in both oral and poster presentations at conferences and trade shows worldwide.

• Developing and validating analytical methods for quantification of small‑molecule organic compounds for applications such as water analysis, flavors & aromas, food safety, cannabis, clinical biomarkers, pharmaceuticals, odorants and others.
• Thoroughly documenting analytical procedures and building best practices for sample preparation and instrument parameters.
• Compiling data, performing analysis, and developing conclusions supported by data.
• Authoring application notes and assisting marketing teams with publishing data to web site.
• Assisting with research and development.
• Analyzing customer samples and supporting customer applications.
• Troubleshooting analytical instrumentation as needed.
• Some travel to shows and conferences to present research and posters.

• Must be enthusiastic about new product development and willing to participate in rigorous experimentation with short production timelines.
• 3+ years working with extraction technologies such as SPME, SBSE, SPE, Purge & Trap, SOXLET, Quechers, Dynamic Headspace and other sample preparation techniques.
• Experience with Agilent, Thermo, or Shimadzu GC‑MS systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written for technical documentation, reporting of experimental results, and oral presentations.
• Must be able to present technical concepts and simulated or experimental results.
• Degree in chemistry or related field.
• Educational profile should include:
  Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Mass Spectrometer Instrumentation, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics.