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While maintaining day‑to‑day instrument workflows, the successful candidate will receive direct training to assist with, and eventually lead, analytical method development, validation, and advanced instrumentation troubleshooting across all laboratory platforms.\nAccountable Functions and Responsibilities The lab analyst must uphold strict confidentiality concerning all laboratory operations, analytical data, client information, and proprietary methods. Adherence to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 confidentiality requirements is mandatory, and any breach may result in disciplinary action.\nMaintain rigorous documentation and data logging in strict accordance with ISO-IEC 17025:2017 standards.\nParticipate in internal quality audits and contribute proactively to the root‑cause investigation and resolution of non‑conformance issues.\nEfficiently run routine and advanced quantitative testing across all laboratory platforms, including HPLC, LC-QQQ/MS, GC-MS, and ICP-MS.\nExecute precise sample preparation, extraction, and digestion protocols tailored to specific organic and inorganic matrices.\nPerform accurate target analyte dilutions, internal standard additions, and multi‑point calibration standards appropriate for each analytical technique.\nInterpret data sets and perform first‑line quality control reviews to identify calibration drift, matrix interferences, or out‑of‑specification (OOS) results.\nOwn the daily care, routine troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of all analytical hardware to maximize instrument uptime and sensitivity.\nUnder the initial guidance and supervision of the Business Unit Manager, perform development, modification, verification, and validation of analytical methods to meet client and regulatory requirements.\nOptimize existing testing methodologies to improve sample throughput, efficiency, and analytical accuracy.\nSubmit completed analyses, validation packages, and interpreted results to the Business Unit Manager for final review and approval.\nManage laboratory logistics, including requisitioning chemical standards, gases, reagents, and necessary laboratory supplies.\nPerforms other job‑related duties as assigned.\nRequired Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related core scientific discipline with 5+ years of hands‑on analytical laboratory experience. OR an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in a related scientific discipline with 8+ years of extensive, hands‑on analytical laboratory experience.\nActive operational and extensive routine troubleshooting experience with at least two of the major laboratory platforms (HPLC, GC-MS, LC-QQQ/MS, or ICP-MS).\nHigh level of self‑reliance and the ability to work self‑supervised in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Strong analytical problem‑solving abilities, forward‑thinking flexibility, and an explicit, proven drive to learn advanced method development.\nLocation High security analytical laboratory located in a food grade facility in Reading, PA\nWork Environment (estimated averages) Office (10%)\nLaboratory (90%)\nAbility to stand for extended periods and handle light to moderate lifting up to 50 lbs associated with reagents, gas cylinders, and laboratory waste.\nGrowth Opportunities Advancement potential within the CPS Analytical Laboratory and CPS Quality areas as method development capabilities increase.\nTravel Requirements Typically not required, but may occasionally be required to travel to customer or vendor sites for business support or problem resolution.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Custom Processing Services","rawCompany":"custom processing services","city":"Reading","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-09T03:13:54.044Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4031.00","title":"Chemical Technicians","slug":"chemical-technicians"},{"code":"19-2031.00","title":"Chemists","slug":"chemists"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"},{"code":"621511","title":"Medical Laboratories","slug":"medical-laboratories"},{"code":"334516","title":"Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"analytical-laboratory-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Analytical Laboratory Analyst","description":"Summary The Analytical Laboratory Analyst is responsible for conducting routine and advanced quantitative analysis while ensuring strict compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards. 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