Inorganic Chemist

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science.
• At least 2 years of experience in ICP-MS and metal screening.
• Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting ICP instrumentation.
• Ability to analyze and produce data packages for various data sets.
• Skilled in analytical and extraction method troubleshooting and development.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

As an Inorganic Chemist, you will operate analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS and provide analytical services and results accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. You will independently perform both simple and complex analyses for routine and non-routine samples, propose improvements, and stabilize analytical processes. Your role will include performing extractions and sample analysis according to documented methods and Standard Operating Procedures, troubleshooting analytical procedures, and performing routine and preventative maintenance, verification, and calibration of analytical instrumentation. Routine tasks will also involve screening, quantitation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS.
• Provide accurate and timely analytical services to clients.
• Perform simple and complex analyses for various sample types.
• Propose process improvements and stabilize analytical processes.
• Conduct extractions and sample analysis per SOPs.
• Troubleshoot analytical procedures and perform maintenance on instruments.
• Screen, quantify, and report analytical results.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in inorganic chemistry and metal screening.
• Proficient in operating ICP, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, ICP-AES, and HPLC.
• Experience with Agilent and Masshunter software.
• Strong skills in maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments.
• Competence in sample preparation, extraction, and bench chemistry.
• Familiarity with pH meters, centrifuges, and pipettes.
• Knowledge in analytical chemistry, sample analysis, and data analysis.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fast-paced analytical laboratory with a schedule of 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. You will be part of a team of six chemists. The lab offers designated free parking downtown. The company provides comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, and 13 paid holidays. Enjoy monthly food events such as dinners, happy hours, catered lunches or breakfasts, summer BBQs, and Kids to Work Day. Although not guaranteed, the company has consistently paid out bonuses equivalent to about a month's salary annually for the past ten years.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $56000.00/yr.

[Benefit and Potential Bonus]
Benefits: 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 is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $49,920 - $56,000