GC Analyst

Job Title: GCMS Analyst
Location: Arvada, CO 80002 (Onsite)
Type: Contract-to-Hire (approx. 5 months)
Schedule: M–F, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM or 4:00 PM–12:00 AM (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $23.00/hr (+ 10% shift differential); potential for higher hourly rate w/ hands-on industry GC experience

Overview
System One is seeking a GCMS Analyst to support a fast-paced, high-volume environmental laboratory. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with strong lab fundamentals or an early-career analyst with hands-on Gas Chromatography (GC) experience to join a growing team and contribute to routine environmental testing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Test environmental samples for pollutants and chemical constituents using established methods
• Prepare and process samples per required testing protocols (sample prep through analysis)
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot GC and GC-MS instrumentation
• Perform instrument setup, calibration, data collection, review, and reporting
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements
• Follow all safety and lab protocols (EHS; GMP/GLP where applicable)
• Support general lab tasks as needed (e.g., aliquoting, cleaning glassware)

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related)
• Strong laboratory experience required; GC experience strongly preferred
• Internship and/or industry lab experience (typically 6 months–2 years)
• Ability to work independently while meeting time and quality requirements
• Comfortable with basic math/calculations and following written/verbal procedures
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Preferred Qualifications: direct, hands-on GC experience in an industry lab setting (running samples yourself vs. observing); experience with routine, high-volume sample processing environments

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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