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Job Title: ChemistJob Description

Provide analytical services and results accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner to clients. Analyze samples using GC conventional, MS, MSMS, and other detection techniques. Propose improvements and stabilize analytical processes. Perform extractions and sample analysis as per documented methods and Standard Operating Procedures. Troubleshoot issues with analytical procedures and perform routine and preventative maintenance, verification, and calibration of analytical instrumentation. Routinely analyze, which includes screening, quantitation, and reporting, of large-scale pesticide panels.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and efficient analytical services to clients.

• Analyze samples using GC conventional, MS, MSMS, and other detection techniques.

• Propose improvements to and stabilize analytical processes.

• Perform extractions and sample analysis according to documented methods and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Troubleshoot issues with analytical procedures.

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance, verification, and calibration of analytical instrumentation.

• Routinely analyze large-scale pesticide panels, including screening, quantitation, and reporting.

Essential Skills

• Experience with liquid chromatography, LC-MS, mass spectrometry, LCMS/MS, MSMS, LC, mass spec/tandem mass spectrometry, and gas chromatography.

• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and assay techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science from a four-year college or university.

• 2+ years of analytical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting liquid chromatographic instrumentation.

• Experience routinely analyzing and producing data packages for small and larger data sets.

• Analytical and extraction method troubleshooting, development, and optimization.

• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation and data analysis software packages such as Analyst, Sciex OS, Multiquant, Tracefinder, Chromeleon, or equivalent.

• Sample preparation, extraction, and general bench chemistry techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

Fast-paced analytical laboratory. Designated free parking downtown. Benefits include medical/vision insurance (company covers 100% of employee premium and 90% of dependent premium, and HSA- company covers 100% of premium and contributes to HSA every month), dental insurance, FSA, supplemental insurance, LegalShield/IDShield, 401(k), PTO, 13 paid holidays, and partnership with Adidas and Columbia employee store. Monthly food events, summer BBQs, and Kids to Work Day. Although we cannot guarantee it, the last 10 years we have paid out a bonus every year valued at about a month's salary.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $58240.00

Medical/vision insurance (company covers 100% of EE premium and 90% of dependent and HSA- company covers 100% of premium and contributes to HSA every month), dental insurance, LTD, FSA, supplemental insurance, LegalShield/IDShield, 401(k), PTO, 13 paid holidays, and partnership with Adidas and Columbia employee store.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 17, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.