Senior Analytical Chemist – Environmental Air and Water Analysis Focus
| Company | 3M |
|---|---|
| Location | Cottage Grove, MN, USA |
| Salary | $122292 – $149468 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Environmental Science (completed and verified prior to start)
- One (1) or more years of experience in advanced chromatography techniques including one or more of the following: Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Liquid Chromatography-Ion Chromatography (LC-IC), and/or Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) in an academic, public, government or military environment.
Responsibilities
- Preparing environmental samples using various sample preparation/extraction techniques
- Analyzing environmental samples using Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) methods
- Using statistical data analysis methods to evaluate analytical test data
- Implementing and evaluating procedures to improve sample preparation and analysis efficiency and productivity
- Preparing detailed laboratory reports, data sheets, and other documentation in accordance to the Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Laboratory’s Quality System and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess a Master’s or Ph.D. degree (completed and verified prior to start) in a science discipline from an accredited institution
- Four (4) years of experience performing Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis in a private, public, government or military environment
- Experience performing LC-MS/MS analysis in a U.S. EPA GLP compliant and/or ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environmental testing laboratory.
- Strong analytical chemistry knowledge and proficiency with Agilent HPLC and/or AB Sciex MS/MS instrumentation/software.
- Experience with Metrohm Ion Chromatography and Combustion Ion Chromatography equipment
- Experience in test method development and validations
- Prior laboratory experience with ISO 17025 accreditation
- Prior experience working with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities accordingly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent documentation skills, ability to work independently to complete projects, as well as work with cross-functional teams.
- Microsoft Office proficient