Entry-Level Analytical Chemist

Outstanding Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability coverage for full-time employees,
along with other benefits such as 401K (with employer match), Vacation, and Sick Leave
Wage: $24.00 to $28.00/hour based on experience

The Company: PrimusLabs, a global leader in food safety for the fresh produce industry is in search of an Entry Level Anaytical Chemist to support our team in Santa Maria, CA. For nearly 30 years, PrimusLabs has been a trailblazer in all aspects of produce food safety, offering the most extensive range of microbiological and pesticide testing services available to agricultural and other food industries, domestically and abroad. We offer
dynamic solutions from laboratory testing, field sampling, and supply chain management throughout the produce world. 

About the Position: Immediate full-time opening. Training provided. Clean DMV record required (DMV record must be submitted before the assignment starts). Must have a flexible schedule, shift needed is Tuesday-Friday 10 am-6:30 pm + Saturday 9 am-6 pm 

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Knowledge of LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC
• Excellent Math and computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent work ethic, self-motivated
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Quick to learn
• Good record-keeping of client interactions
• Ability to lift 35 lbs

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Preform routine pesticide residue testing and analysis of foods and environmental samples
• Utilize analytical techniques and instrumentation such as tandem mass spectrometers in gas and liquid
chromatography, single quadrupole mass spectrometers, and other specific detectors
• Perform calibration and maintenance on instruments to ensure it is operating within set guidelines
• Resolve/separate, identify and quantify unknowns and target compounds accurately by utilizing available
instrumentation
• Verify and validate new analytical methods especially for non-routine work
• Follow & perform Quality Control (QC) procedures - run QC samples as described in the QC schedule.
• Execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods
• Utilize good laboratory practices and safety within the laboratory