Laboratory Analytical Scientist
Actalent • Portland, OR • Posted July 01, 2026
Position Overview
Job Title: Laboratory Analytical ScientistJob Description
The Laboratory Analytical Scientist will play a key role in building and operating a newly expanding analytical laboratory that supports advanced recycling through feedstock characterization, quality assurance, and customer-facing Certificates of Analysis. This position owns critical analytical instrumentation, ensures data quality and integrity, and helps develop laboratory capabilities as services grow for both internal and external clients. The role is highly hands-on and suited to a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes, new equipment installations, and accreditation readiness efforts.
Responsibilities
+ Own the daily operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation to ensure reliable and consistent performance.
+ Perform sample preparation activities such as shredding, milling, digestion, and other preparative steps requi...
The Laboratory Analytical Scientist will play a key role in building and operating a newly expanding analytical laboratory that supports advanced recycling through feedstock characterization, quality assurance, and customer-facing Certificates of Analysis. This position owns critical analytical instrumentation, ensures data quality and integrity, and helps develop laboratory capabilities as services grow for both internal and external clients. The role is highly hands-on and suited to a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes, new equipment installations, and accreditation readiness efforts.
Responsibilities
+ Own the daily operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation to ensure reliable and consistent performance.
+ Perform sample preparation activities such as shredding, milling, digestion, and other preparative steps requi...