Associate Gas Chromatography Analytics Scientist

PerkinElmerRichmond, VA
$60,000 - $76,000Onsite

About The Position

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. The Scientist I, Gas Chromatography Analytics performs routine and investigative gas chromatography analyses supporting product characterization, quality assessments, and scientific studies. The role supports sample preparation, analytical testing, data review, and laboratory operations under established procedures, including GC/MS profiling and ASAP chemical analysis.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience operating GC and GC-MS instrumentation.
  • Competence in sample and standard preparation.
  • Ability to review data for accuracy and flag anomalies.
  • Familiarity with chromatography data systems.
  • Strong attention to detail and good written and verbal communication.
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, and other Microsoft products.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline OR Associates degree in Chemistry or related discipline with 4 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma with 6 plus years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with GC instrumentation.
  • Experience with GC/MS profiling.
  • Experience in an analytical testing laboratory.

Responsibilities

  • Perform GC based analyses according to approved methods.
  • Conduct GC/MS profiling in support of ASAP chemical analysis and related studies.
  • Prepare samples and analytical standards.
  • Review analytical results and identify potential issues.
  • Assist with method qualification and optimization activities.
  • Flex to support post treatment chemical analysis.
  • Maintain instrumentation and laboratory documentation.
  • Support quality and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with laboratory teams to meet project objectives.
  • Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
  • Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Benefits

  • PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
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