Gas Chromatography Application Engineer

Not just a job but a career

Yokogawa award winner for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards is a leading provider of industrial automation test and measurement information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition (bio)technology artificial intelligence industrial cybersecurity etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission to co-innovate tomorrow. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our return we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect value creation collaboration integrity and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

The GC Lab Application Engineer (Technical Specialist IV) is responsible for leading advanced analytical testing method development troubleshooting and instrumentation oversight for gas chromatography systems. This role provides technical expertise mentors junior analysts and ensures high-quality accurate analytical data to support research production and quality assurance activities.

DUTIES/RESULTS

Design and develop schematics for complex GC analytical applications. Customer sample matrices include gas and liquid hydrocarbons halides sulfur compounds monomers and environmental monitoring streams.

Provide gas chromatography method development and optimization. This includes programming the analyzers to meet the application and specification requirements as well as tuning and testing of the analyzers to ensure they meet the required separation and repeatability performance.

Perform advanced separations analysis using TCD FID and FPD detectors.

Evaluate chromatographic performance including resolution sensitivity and repeatability.

Troubleshoot method challenges such as peak shape carryover retention time sample size column choice and detector response. Investigate analytical anomalies and provide root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Develop protocols for sample preparation and injection techniques.

Gas chromatograph production involves columns installation leak checking data collection validation and documentation.

Perform the safe handling of pressurized gas and liquid cylinders. Specify complex sample blends and acquire calibration standards. Manage gas/liquid supplies inventories.

Duties will require in-depth knowledge of pressure temperature flow and chemistry with the ability to provide on-the-fly assessments and decision-making related to these topics to ensure the final product meets all customer specifications.

Prepare samples standards calibration curves and quality control checks according to established protocols.

Conduct in-depth data analysis including integration review peak identification and quantification of trace-level analytes.

Generate analytical reports for customer documentation as well as review validate and approve analytical reports generated by junior chemists.

Execute routine and non-routine analytical procedures with strong attention to accuracy and precision.

Oversee daily weekly and long-term maintenance plans for all GC Laboratory equipment; including gas supplies and service air compression system house vacuum lines gas regulators and lab tools.

Maintain complete accurate laboratory logs and electronic records.

Diagnose field instrument issues and collaborate with the team for corrective actions repairs and upgrades. Assess system performance calibration status parameter configurations and recommended spare parts.

Ensure all GC methods and processes comply with organizational industry and regulatory standards (ISO ASTM EPA FDA etc. if applicable).

Lead documentation updates for SOPs methods calibration protocols and instrument history and revisions.

Participate in internal and external audits and provide expert technical responses.

Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and help demonstrate the GCs to customers and end users.

Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for all GC-related analytical activities across the organization.

Train coach and mentor junior analysts and laboratory technicians.

Recommend new technologies methodologies and equipment to enhance laboratory capabilities.

Ensure adherence to laboratory safety protocols chemical handling procedures and waste disposal requirements.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase laboratory throughput reliability and data accuracy.

Participate in risk assessments and contribute to improving safety practices.

Assist in the development of training programs for new hires and customers as well as refresher training or knowledge sharing for existing personnel.

Job duties may require travel to support field service trips to customer sites in order to help identify and resolve problems individually or as a team member. Travel may also be required for training at other affiliate locations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Analytical Chemistry or related scientific field.

57 years of experience with Gas Chromatographs in an analytical laboratory environment.

Hands-on experience with Gas Chromatography instrumentation and analytical testing.

Ability to interpret chromatographic data and perform troubleshooting.

Knowledge of analytical best practices and laboratory quality standards.

Knowledge of regulated laboratory environments (such as: ISO 17025 FDA EPA GLP/GMP) as well as ISO/ASTM methods for analytical Gas Chromatography.

Experience developing or validating analytical methods.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or Analytical Chemistry is a plus.

Skills/Competencies

Analytical instrumentation problem-solving

Technical expertise in packed column gas chromatography

Attention to detail

Clear scientific communication

Time management and organization

Continuous improvement mindset

Proficiency with instrumentation software interfaces

Basic knowledge of MS Office suite data logs and reporting tools

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse equitable and inclusive will actively recruit develop and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience knowledge thinking styles perspective cultural background and socioeconomic will not discriminate based on race skin color age sex gender identity and expression sexual orientation religion belief political opinion nationality ethnicity place of origin disability family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong contribute succeed and demonstrate their full potential.

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