# GC Mass-Spec Analytical Chemistry Scientist at Certified Group

> Canada · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Acertifiedgroup%3A4356614009 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Certified Group](https://alderhq.app/companies/certified-group)
- Location text: Kitchener, ON, Canada; Kitchener, ON, Canada
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Canada (evidence: "Location: Kitchener, ON, Canada; Kitchener, ON, Canada")
- Posted: 2026-08-05 (95 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/certifiedgroup/jobs/4356614009

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: CAD 85k–CAD 110k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (Canada, n 852): p25 CAD 54k, median CAD 78k, p75 CAD 121k

## Description (the employer's text)

Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

### Our Brands

Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:

- Certified Laboratories – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.
- Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.
- Labstat – A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
- EAS Consulting Group – A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.
- FSNS Certification & Audit – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.
### Job Summary

The Scientist will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert responsible for high-complexity analytical testing in support of an FDA proposal. The role requires extensive hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation, including GC-MS platform.

### Essential Responsibilities

- Preparation of test samples for analysis including forced degradation and stability testing
- Independently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical systems.
- Perform routine and advanced instrument maintenance, including column replacement, and performance verification.
- Diagnose complex instrument and method performance issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Serve as a technical resource for instrument performance, repairs, vendor interactions, and troubleshooting support.
- Maintain accurate and complete technical records.
- Evaluate and trend QA/QC metrics, including internal standards, surrogates, blanks, laboratory control samples, matrix spikes/matrix spike duplicates, and calibration criteria (where applicable).
- Assist in developing technical documentation, validation summaries, method performance studies, and related reports.
### Education & Experience

- PhD/MSc, Chemistry; 5+ years of experience
- GC-MS technology specializing in NTA (Non-targeted Analysis) for the identification of unknowns
- Estimated 498 NTA analysis
- 228 Forced Degradation replicates over 2 months (38 Sample Types X 3 Replicates X 2 Conditions/Timepoint variants)
- 270 Stability Study replicates (over 12 months)
### Required Technical Qualifications

- Advanced technical understanding of GC-MS and/or LC-qTOF theory, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of advanced chromatography techniques, including GC-MS and/or LC-qTOF.
- Experience with Agilent systems.
- Experience in advanced chromatography techniques, method development, routine testing, problem solving, and unknown determination.
- Ability to read and interpret chromatograms, mass spectra, analytical reports, and method performance data.
- Manual dexterity required for instrument maintenance and sample preparation.
### Communication and Work Style Expectations

- Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written, for technical documentation, reporting of experimental results, and oral presentations.
- Ability to present technical concepts and simulated or experimental results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Well organized and able to work independently to complete projects, while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

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