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Job Title: Lead Chemist

Job Description

The Lead Chemist plays a vital role in leading the laboratory testing group to deliver exceptional testing services by ensuring continuous sample flow while upholding the department's QA/QC standards.

Responsibilities

+ Interview and train employees, plan, assign, and direct work.

+ Appraise employee performance and assist in career development.

+ Address complaints and report them to the Laboratory Manager while resolving issues.

+ Ensure testing and method development are conducted effectively, managing procedural efficiency.

+ Plan and supervise daily laboratory operations, ensuring timely sample flow and result accuracy.

+ Lead research, development, and implementation of new technologies.

+ Coordinate workload assignments with other department supervisors.

+ Provide performance management and support technical growth of department staff.

+ Collaborate with the Laboratory Manager to manage department resources.

+ Support the Quality Management System and regulatory compliance.

+ Respond to QA findings and implement corrective actions for departmental activities.

+ Contribute to continuous improvement and marketing of laboratory operations.

+ Enforce safety regulations and ensure safe working practices.

+ Train and mentor Chemists, providing support through data review.

+ Perform and assist in the duties of Chemists as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Expertise in inorganic chemistry, gas chromatography, and food science.

+ Proficiency in metal screening, GC-FID, HPLC, ICP-MS, and Orbitrap detectors.

+ Strong skills in primary and secondary data review, sample preparation, and liquid chromatography.

+ Experience in MS, MSMS, wet chemistry, bench chemistry, sample prep, and GCMS.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science from a four-year college or university.

+ Experience in inorganics or food science.

+ 5+ years of managerial or supervisory experience.

+ Experience in training extraction, analytical, and instrument methodology.

+ Ability to work independently with a thorough understanding of department-specific instruments.

+ Skill in maintenance, troubleshooting, and analytical method development.

Work Environment

The work environment is a fast-paced analytical laboratory with a flexible day shift schedule between 7:30 am and 6 pm, totaling 40 hours per week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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 insurance401(k)PTO13 paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.