NMR Analytical Production Chemist - Wine Industry

We are searching for a NMR specialist with expertise and practical experience in both qualitative and quantitative analysis. This role will be part of a larger team of experts who specialize in GC, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, LC, LC/MS/MS, ICP and many more analytical techniques. You will work primarily as our NMR specialist, but also should be willing and able to help run analyses on these other systems.

What you’ll do:

You will have the opportunity to work in a independent 17025 ISO-accredited laboratory that invests heavily in state of the art instrumentation and analytical technologies, and partners with the world’s greatest winemakers to provide them with tools and technical expertise to support their winemaking craft. ETS operates a wide array of analytical systems. Your specialty will be in NMR but you should be ready to help across the range of instrumentation.

You'll be joining our team in St. Helena responsible for analysis and laboratory support functions in a fast paced, high through-put production laboratory. We boast a diverse and highly trained team with a broad range of experience and advanced degrees. Although we’ve grown to five locations, we maintain the values of a family-owned business.

Our team members succeed with superior organizational skills, are extremely detail oriented and able to perform high volume, precise analytical work under pressure with calm, confidence, speed and accuracy.

Sharing our focus and commitment to continuous quality, innovation, and supporting our clients as they make the world’s finest wines is key at ETS.

No experience in the wine industry is required.

Requirements

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing analysis in a commercial laboratory serving the wine, beer, cider, spirit, and other beverage industries
• Production analysis using qualitative and quantitative NMR
• Operation and routine maintenance of GC, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS systems
• Generation of ISO 17025 quality system-compliant data
• Working with team members to execute analysis conforming to SOPs and to maintain good record keeping practices
• Identifying instrument problems and performing routine troubleshooting
• Participation in and promotion of continuous improvement efforts within the laboratory

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or a related field
• Minimum 2 years experience in both qualitative and quantitative NMR application
• Experience in a production laboratory
• Experience with sample preparation and extraction techniques
• Experience with chromatographic techniques and instrumentation
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 environment preferred
• Experience with ChemStation and MassHunter software preferred

YOUR TALENTS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• The ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet the demands of multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Self-motivation, accountability, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• The availability to work flexible schedules when required, especially during peak analytical seasons
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to handle client records and data according to strict privacy and confidentiality guidelines

Must be able to sit or stand for significant periods of time while performing a variety of tasks.

Must be able to perform repetitive hand motions such as capping and uncapping tubes or sample containers

Benefits

At ETS, we believe in attracting and retaining top talent. That's why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to our employees.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• A salary that reflects your experience and expertise
• A student loan repayment program to support your financial goals
• Comprehensive employer-paid health and vision insurance for your peace of mind
• 401k, FSA, HRA, and group life insurance options for your financial security
• Support for skill development and continuous learning through various internal and external resources
• A wonderful location near some of the world's most beautiful vineyards!

Compensation:

• The salary range for this role is: $60,000 - $110,000. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

WHO WE ARE:

ETS Laboratories is the worldwide leader in providing independent, ISO-accredited analytical services to the wine industry. We partner with the world’s greatest winemakers to provide them with innovative analytical tools of the highest quality and an unmatched technical expertise to support their winemaking craft.

Since we opened in 1978, ETS Laboratories has grown to five locations across the West coast with a staff whose knowledge covers a broad range of expertise. We boast a diverse, highly trained team with a broad range of experience and advanced degrees.

Our St. Helena laboratory is located in the heart of the beautiful and renowned Napa Valley, providing wineries and suppliers with local access to the most technically advanced analytical methods that are vital to modern winemaking.