Organics Technical Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for organic analytical methods across the site and assigned regional laboratories
• Lead the development, modification, and implementation of organic analytical methods across GC and LC platforms
• Design and execute method validation, verification, and equivalency studies in compliance with EPA and accreditation requirements
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for chromatographic, mass spectral, and method performance issues
• Deliver technical training and hands-on coaching to analysts and technical staff
• Perform organic analyses and data review during periods without active technical projects to support laboratory throughput
• Ensure all organic methods comply with regulatory and accreditation standards such as TNI/NELAC and DoD ELAP

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• 6-8 years of experience in organic analytical chemistry within a regulated laboratory environment
• Expertise in GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-ECD, GC-FID, and LC-MS/MS platforms
• Deep understanding of EPA organic methods (e.g., 8270, 8081/8082, 8015, 625, PFAS methods)
• Proven experience in method development, optimization, and validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Experience supporting multiple laboratories or regional operations
• Direct involvement in method innovation or emerging contaminant analysis (e.g., PFAS, trace-level pesticides)
• Experience with high-resolution or advanced MS systems (triple quadrupole, tandem MS)
• Familiarity with DoD ELAP and other highly regulated programs

About the Company

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, delivering comprehensive analytical solutions across more than 60 countries. Serving industries including environmental, food and beverage, mining, pharmaceutical, and healthcare, ALS combines state-of-the-art technologies with local expertise to transform data into actionable insights for a safer and healthier world.