Analytical Chemist

Actalent - South Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

South Houston, TX

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Analytical Chemist position at Actalent involves leading Measurement Capability Analysis (MCA) projects and performing statistical analyses to optimize gas chromatography (GC) methods. The role requires extensive experience in GC, troubleshooting instruments, and testing chemical components of gases. The successful candidate will enhance lab efficiency and productivity while working in a dynamic open-air lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead MCA projects including taking samples for short-term stability tests and performing gas dilutions to achieve a linear curve.
• Conduct accuracy studies, Method Detection Limits (MDLs), gage R&R, and run correlations.
• Perform statistical analyses on existing methods to optimize and troubleshoot/re-calibrate GC instruments.
• Test chemical components of various gases stored in canisters.
• Physically move gas tanks as needed.
• Operate and troubleshoot GC instruments, including fixing tubing and sample loops.
• Develop and validate methods using OpenLab software.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Gas Chromatography (GC).
• Strong background in Analytical Chemistry, Method Validation, and Method Development.
• Proficiency in MCA, stability testing, and chromatography.
• Experience with statistical analysis, linearity, accuracy studies, MDL, gage R&R, and correlation studies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Knowledge of OpenLab software for method development and acquisition.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Science is required.
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and a self-starter.
• Experience in a warehouse lab or open lab environment is preferred.
• Experience working with gases rather than chemicals is a plus.