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Chemist II (Analytical Chemistry)

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Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 25 - 27
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Details:

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

Were 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 wed 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.

What Youll Do

  • 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



Details:

Were Looking For

  • Bachelors 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

Bonus Points For Experience With

  • Food chemistry
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Trace metals
  • Minerals
  • Pesticide residue analysis
  • Method development and validation
  • Agilent MassHunter
  • OpenLab CDS
  • SCIEX Analyst
  • SCIEX OS
  • MultiQuant
  • Waters Acquity
  • QuEChERS extraction
  • Microwave digestion
  • HRMS
  • Orbitrap
  • ISO 17025 laboratory environments

Why Youll Love This Opportunity

  • 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

Apply Today

Whether your expertise is in GC-MS LC-MS ICP-MS food chemistry nutritional analysis chromatography or analytical method development wed love to connect with you.

Apply today and let us match your expertise with the laboratory where youll have the greatest impact.


Required Experience:

IC


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