LC and GC Chemist

ETS Laboratories is the worldwide leader in providing quality analytical services to the wine industry, and is accredited under ISO 17025:2005 standards by the A2LA. Our St. Helena laboratory is located in the heart of the beautiful and renowned Napa Valley, providing wineries and suppliers with local access to the most technically advanced analytical methods that are vital to modern winemaking.

ETS is currently looking for an exceptional candidate specializing in production analysis on Agilent LC/MS/MS, UHPLC as well as having knowledge in GC/MS and GC/MS/MS systems. This candidate should be comfortable not just with operation of instrumentation but also troubleshooting and optimization.

No experience in the wine industry is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing routine GC and LC analysis in a commercial laboratory serving the wine, beer, cider and spirits industries
• Overseeing quality system-compliant generation of GC and LC data
• Identifying instrument problems and performing advanced troubleshooting
• Transitioning and implementing new methods to the production laboratory platform
• Train analysts to execute analysis conforming to SOPs, to perform routine instrument maintenance, basic troubleshooting skills and good record keeping practices
• Performing method development, validation and documentation of GC and LC procedures in conjunction with our research chemists as well as writing standard operating procedures
• Participation in and promotion of continuous improvement efforts within the laboratory

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or a related field
• 5 or more years experience in a production environment
• Experience with sample preparation and extraction techniques (SPE, SPME)
• Experience with Agilent chromatographic techniques and instrumentation (GC, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, LC, LC/MS/MS)
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 environment preferred
• Experience with ChemStation and MassHunter software

A qualified candidate will demonstrate:

• The ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet the demands of multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• The availability to work flexible schedules when required, especially during peak analytical seasons
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to handle client records and data according to strict privacy and confidentiality guidelines

Must be able to sit or stand for significant periods of time while performing a variety of tasks.

Must be able to perform repetitive hand motions such as capping and uncapping tubes or sample containers.

Benefits

ETS offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• A student loan repayment program
• Comprehensive employer-paid health and vision insurance
• 401(k), FSA, HRA, and group life insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time off, and sick leave
• Support for skill development and continuous learning opportunities
• Offices near some of the world’s most beautiful vineyards

Compensation:

• The salary range for this role is: $70,000 - $130,000. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
  

Who we are:

ETS Laboratories is the worldwide leader in providing independent, ISO-accredited analytical services to the wine industry, all while remaining a family operated business. We partner with the world’s greatest winemakers, distillers and beverage producers to provide them with innovative analytical tools of the highest quality and an unmatched technical expertise to support their craft.

Since we opened in 1978, ETS Laboratories has grown to five locations across the West coast with a staff whose knowledge covers a broad range of expertise. We boast a diverse, highly trained team with a broad range of experience and advanced degrees.

Our St. Helena laboratory is located in the heart of the beautiful and renowned Napa Valley, providing wineries and suppliers with local access to the most technically advanced analytical methods that are vital to modern wine-making.