Beacon Environmental, located in Bel Air, MD, recently moved to a state-of-the-art facility and is seeking motivated individuals to join our growing team. This position offers excellent growth opportunity with a Maryland based business that is internationally recognized as a leader in the environmental industry. BEACON is a DoD ELAP, NELAP, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory, that specializes in the analysis of air samples.

BEACON provides an advanced environmental sampling technology that is employed throughout the United States, as well as internationally across more than 45 countries spanning all 7 continents. Standard analytical procedures utilize gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) instrumentation to target trace levels of volatile and semivolatile organic compounds in soil vapor, indoor air, and ambient air. Samples are introduced through thermal desorption; therefore, we do not use bulk solvents in our laboratory and maintain a healthy working environment.

The position will offer an opportunity to work directly with the laboratory director and other chemists to perform analytical methods to target a broad range of organic compounds. Following training, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing samples with TD-GC/MS instruments,

• Processing data using analytical software,

• Producing data deliverables,

• Monitoring analytical instrument performance and perform routine maintenance,

• Participating in proficiency test as part of company’s accreditation,

• Optimizing existing methods for sample analysis, and

• Actively participating in team meetings to improve company processes and deliverables.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science, with experience working as a chemist,

• Willingness to learn and a concern for accuracy, details, and producing quality work,

• Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications,

• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), preferably Element,

• Ability to prioritize work, be flexible in job tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment, and

• Prior experience operating a GC/MS system and experience with thermal desorption for sample introduction is a plus.

Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling

• Starting annual salary of $70,000 to $100,000, based on experience

• Health insurance and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holiday)

• 401(k) retirement plan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or national origin. Successful applicants will be required to consent to drug testing, background check, and work authorization through E-verify.

Interested individuals should e-mail a cover letter and resume in PDF format to info@beacon-usa.com. To learn more about the services BEACON provides, please visit our website at www.beacon-usa.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Gas Chromatography: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bel Air, MD 21014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person