Sr. Analytical Chemist – Organics in Water by GC/MS

Entech Instruments LLC•Simi Valley, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Entech Instruments Inc., a California-based company specializing in scientific instrumentation and sample extraction and introduction technologies for GC-MS platforms, is seeking a candidate with experience in the analysis of volatile and semi-volatile compounds in drinking, ground, and wastewater using one or more of the following EPA methods: 8260, 8270, 8275, 524, 525, 624, 625, and 608. The ideal candidate has extensive experience developing GC-MS applications with a detailed history of using sample preparation and introduction techniques such as SPME, SBSE, SPE, dynamic headspace, and purge & trap. In addition, the ideal candidate should have a mastery of sample preparation methods for targeted testing of organics in water for water safety applications. Experience with other applications such as; food safety, flavors & aromas, pharmaceuticals, metabolomics, and materials analysis is highly desirable. Entech's recently introduced Sorbent Pen technology and VASE (Vacuum Assisted Sorbent Extraction), is set 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 matrices. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to shape their career, actively participating in ongoing research and development, creating new applications, publishing journal articles and app notes, and presenting findings at conferences and to government agencies.

Requirements

Must be enthusiastic about new product development and willing to participate in rigorous experimentation with short production timelines.
Extensive GC/MS experience is required.
Experience with some or all of the following; SPE, LLE, Soxlet, Quechers, SPME, SBSE, Purge/Trap, Dynamic Headspace and other sample preparation experience.
Experience with EPA methods, including EPA 8260, 8270, 8081, 8082, 8011, 624, 625, 608, 524, and 525.
Experience with Agilent, Thermo, or Shimadzu GC-MS systems and associated software.
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.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other applications such as; food safety, flavors & aromas, pharmaceuticals, metabolomics, and materials analysis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and validate new analytical methods for the quantification of VOCs & SVOCs in drinking, surface, and groundwater.
Establish and nurture relationships with customers to ensure consistent application and method execution.
Maintain communications with EPA and FDA to expedite the adoption of new methods.
Establish and train a laboratory team to support the primary mission.
Author journal articles and application notes.
Assist with continued product R&D.
Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation as needed.
Work with sales and marketing to develop and publish data online, case studies, technical information, and videos that highlight the technology's method efficiencies and advantages.
Prepare presentations for customer visits, conferences, and trade shows.