Inorganics Technical Specialist

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Position Summary

The Inorganics Technical Specialist is a site‑based technical leader providing hands‑on support to local and regional laboratories for inorganic analytical methods and instrumentation. This role serves as a technical authority within the region, ensuring consistent method performance, regulatory compliance, and analytical quality while supporting laboratory operations and staff development.

The Specialist coordinates and executes assigned technical initiatives, supports method improvements and validations, delivers training and troubleshooting support, and contributes technical feedback and improvement ideas to ALS USA’s broader technical organization. When technical project demand is low, this role actively supports laboratory production through direct analytical work and data review, ensuring continuous value and workload balance.

Primary Responsibilities

Site & Regional Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical authority for inorganic analyses at the site and within assigned regional laboratories
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to laboratory management, supervisors, and analysts
• Act as an escalation point for complex inorganic analytical, method, or instrument issues
• Support implementation of ALS technical and quality initiatives within the region
• Proactively identify technical gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities and communicate recommendations

Method & Instrument Ownership

• Own assigned inorganic analytical methods and instrumentation at the site and regional level
• Ensure methods are implemented, maintained, and executed in accordance with EPA, Standard Methods, and client requirements
• Lead method validation, verification, and performance checks for new or modified methods
• Monitor method and instrument performance metrics, addressing trends or recurring issues
• Maintain and update SOPs, technical guidance, and method documentation

Technical Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on data quality, efficiency, and robustness
• Evaluate instrument configurations, consumables, reagents, and workflows to optimize performance
• Support troubleshooting of ICP‑MS, ICP‑OES, IC, discrete analyzers, spectrophotometers, and wet chemistry methods
• Assist laboratories with method recoveries, detection limits, interferences, and QC performance challenges

Analytical & Data Review Support

• Perform inorganic analyses during periods without active technical projects to support laboratory throughput and turnaround times
• Assist with data review, QC evaluation, and technical validation of inorganic data packages as needed
• Provide advanced analytical judgment for complex results, QC failures, and technical justifications
• Support production priorities while maintaining full compliance with quality system and accreditation requirements

Training & Staff Development

• Deliver technical training for analysts and supervisors on inorganic methods, instrumentation, and QA/QC requirements
• Support onboarding and technical development of new laboratory staff
• Provide coaching and knowledge transfer through hands‑on demonstrations and written guidance
• Promote consistent technical practices and analytical rigor across regional laboratories

Quality, Compliance & Accreditation Support

• Ensure inorganic methods and laboratories remain compliant with applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements (e.g., TNI/NELAC, state, client programs)
• Support internal audits, external assessments, and accreditation inspections related to inorganic testing
• Assist with technical root cause analysis and corrective actions for audit findings or data issues
• Partner with QA and laboratory leadership to uphold data integrity and quality system expectations

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with site Laboratory Operations, QA, and regional leadership
• Communicate technical risks, status updates, and improvement actions clearly and effectively
• Document technical decisions, deviations, and corrective actions in a clear and defensible manner
• Foster a collaborative, quality‑focused technical culture within the region

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of inorganic analytical chemistry and laboratory best practices
• Strong expertise with inorganic instruments and techniques (ICP‑MS, ICP‑OES, IC, wet chemistry, spectrophotometry)
• In‑depth understanding of EPA and Standard Methods for inorganic analyses
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex analytical and instrument issues
• Strong analytical judgment, documentation skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands‑on production support
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in inorganic analysis within an environmental or regulated laboratory
• Demonstrated experience with method ownership, technical troubleshooting, data review, and compliance support

Preferred Experience and Certifications

• Experience supporting multiple laboratories or regional operations
• Experience leading method validation, optimization, or implementation efforts
• Familiarity with TNI/NELAC, DoD ELAP, or other regulated laboratory programs
• Experience delivering technical training or mentoring analytical staff
• Experience performing both technical leadership and routine analytical production work

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk laboratory and facility spaces for inspections and assessments
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Occasional lifting of safety equipment, training materials, or documentation binders
• Ability to respond to emergency situations as required

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Our people are our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. ALS is a diverse, inclusive community of professionals united by a shared purpose to make a meaningful difference. We recognize and reward excellence, invest in continuous learning, and provide career development opportunities across our global organization. At ALS, you will find a supportive environment that values safety, flexibility, and professional fulfillment—allowing you to build a rewarding career while making a positive impact on our people, our planet, and our communities.

About ALS

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, delivering comprehensive analytical solutions across more than 60 countries. Serving industries including environmental, food and beverage, mining, pharmaceutical, healthcare, personal care, and equipment reliability, ALS combines state‑of‑the‑art technologies with local expertise. Our teams transform data into actionable insights—supporting safer, healthier, and more sustainable outcomes worldwide.

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Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.


How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.