Job description
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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
Salary Range DOE
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Job Type: Full-time
