Environmental Analytical Chemist RA IV

The Public Health Institute is hiring a full-time Environmental Analytical Chemist RA IV for its Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Albany, CA. The role involves researching toxic pollutants, developing analytical methods, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in trace organic analysis and hold a relevant degree. The position requires in-person work but allows for remote work one day a week.
About the position

The Public Health Institute (PHI) is seeking a full-time Environmental Analytical Chemist RA IV to join the Environmental Chemistry Laboratory at the Department of Toxic Substances Control. This role involves conducting research and analysis of toxic and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and non-targeted chemicals in various samples, including humans, wildlife, and environmental products. The incumbent will develop and validate complex analytical methods to identify and measure chemicals of emerging concern, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and control standards. The position requires in-person work in Berkeley, California, with the possibility of remote work one day a week.

Responsibilities
• Method development, optimization, and validation for target and non-targeted chemicals of emerging concern in biota and environmental samples.
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• Prepare samples and apply complex analytical methods to determine trace levels of environmental contaminants using GC and/or LC-QTOF/MS, and other mass spectrometers including GC and/or LC-MS/MS.
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• Maintain and troubleshoot the instrument.
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• Ensure that laboratory procedures are adhered to QA/QC and other procedures in compliance with ISO17025.
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• Prepare final report, interpret data and results, present at workshops and national/international scientific conferences, and write publications for peer-reviewed journals.
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• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
• 5 years of related research experience including hands-on experience in trace organic analysis (preferably biota samples), solvent extraction and column chromatography procedures, and familiarity with data analysis using spreadsheets, statistical software or databases (e.g., Excel, MiniTab, STATA).
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• Experience in sample preparation, instrument analysis or related field.
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• Experience using knowledge in organic chemistry, biochemistry and mass spectrometry.
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• Bachelor's degree in science or quantitative field, or substitute with four additional years of related experience.
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• Hepatitis B vaccination.
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• Good oral and writing communication skills.
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• Experience on exposomics and metabolomics using high resolution MS including GC-HRMS, GC and/or LC-QTOF/MS.
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• Ability to work both efficiently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
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• Demonstrated research excellence with good publication record.

Nice-to-haves
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related field.

Benefits
• Excellent benefits package offered by the Public Health Institute.