LCMS Scientist at NuQuatic LLC – Lakeland, Florida

LCMS Scientist

Job Summary

NuQuatic, LLC is a Team of professionals on a mission to create technology that makes clean water universal. Working with a shared sense of purpose, our values - innovating for good-creating exceptional value-acting as environmental stewards-deep commitment to achieving our mission-drive us to be the leader in producing clean water. In our pursuit of clean water, NuQuatic has developed an innovative and patented solution that removes and destroys PFAS from various water sources, a result which has tremendous societal and public health benefits.

In support of this mission, we operate an in-house LCMS that is used for PFAS analysis to support internal R&D experiments and also treatability projects for external clients. We are looking for a self-starter and collaboratively inclined scientist to operate the LCMS, be responsible for the generation of PFAS results, and partner with our R&D team to interpret results and leverage them to prove or improve our treatment process. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the daily schedule of samples is organized and processed on time. This position expects that the candidate is fully fluent in running the on-site LCMS, including sample preparation, loading samples into the machine, analysis, data analysis & interpretation, QA/QC review, and reporting. The LCMS operator is also responsible for component changes and regular trouble shooting and repair. In addition, the expectation is that the candidate has a strong base level understanding of the chemistry in use and will be able to recognize issues and work with the NuQuatics R&D team to resolve in a responsive way. Due to the nature of the R&D efforts, there will be times where the candidate will be expected to resolve issues that do not have a SOP already in place.

The successful candidate will have several years’ experience working with an environmental testing lab or a directly similar work experience. A working knowledge of NELAP standards and test requirements will be critical to ensure that the samples put out by the lab follow appropriate guidelines.

Due to the nature of the job, this position will require a candidate that is comfortable working independently. While there will be job training that is specific to NuQuatic, the ideal candidate is expected to already be comfortable with the standard use of the equipment. The opportunity exists for the successful candidate to supervise others in the value chain as sample volume increases.

There are numerous professional benefits available to successful candidate for this position, including:

• Opportunity to join a small, agile, well-funded water treatment company that has a differentiated patented technology and is poised for rapid growth.
• Involvement in the development, commercialization and implementation of a highly cost-effective, innovative, and fully patented treatment solution for addressing PFAS-laden water and wastewater streams, one of our country’s most pressing environmental challenges.
• Ability to plug into in-flight research and solutioning efforts with several fortune 100 companies and international environmental consultant firms that have initiated project activities with NuQuatic.
• Opportunity to be part of team establishing practices for implementation of treatability testing management processes in an environment unconstrained by rigid corporate legacy processes and be a key contributor to shaping and enhancing company culture.
• Opportunity to drive process improvements to our internal LCMS testing function and grow our LCMS from an internal cost center and support function into a client-facing revenue generating business unit

Ideal Candidate Education and Experience Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of total experience. At least 3 years of hands-on experience with LCMS.
• Solid foundational knowledge in the types of chemistry for both LC and MS, including but not limited to understanding other types of columns and their separation characteristics as well as electrospray ionization concepts and troubleshooting.
• Experience with analytical data management software used to control the LCMS and interpret data
• Strong Microsoft Excel data management, presentation, and interpretation skills
• Effective communication skills are a must, and the candidate must be able to report daily with concise documentation (including SOP development and documentation).
• Ability to think critically when evaluating data, and make sound decisions
• Self-motivated, proactive, organized and detail-oriented.
• Sound awareness of time management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with NELAP practices
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform sample processing and analysis.
• Manage data analysis & interpretation and report writing.
• Perform routine maintenance on the LCMS system and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Actively communicate issues and deviations that occur with our equipment or in our process.
• Leverage the analytical data management software to process samples on daily basis.
• Ensure data from the sample analysis is reported in a timely manner and that the results provided are of high integrity.
• Create documentation as needed for the smooth operation of daily tasks such as SOP’s and task lists.
• Utilize NELAP practices and ensure that they are correctly documented.
• Collaborate closely with the R&D team in interpreting LCMS results and its implications on our treatment efficacy and continuous improvement efforts

Skills:

• LCMS operational experience
• Excellent written communicator
• Team leadership and motivation
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving
• Strong analytical decision-making and prioritization skills.
• Strong excel-based and written reporting capabilities

Location and Reporting:

• This position is full-time and based in our Lakeland Florida facility

Salary is negotiable and dependent upon relevant experience.

Benefits:

Excellent medical, dental & vision insurance

Long term disability employer paid

Life insurance paid by employer

Retirement Savings with up to 3% employer match

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

NuQuatic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status.

NuQuatic participates in the US E-Verify program.