At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Your Tasks:

• Interpret GC-MS data (primarily EI) for identification of unknowns using spectral deconvolution and comparison to library databases for chemical characterization studies.
• Evaluate spectral quality, match scores, and fragmentation patterns using a weight-of-evidence approach, including critical assessment of database matches.
• Apply knowledge of retention indices and chromatographic behavior to confirm compound identity.
• Collaborate with technical analysts, chemists, and project managers to communicate findings, resolve discrepancies, and meet client expectations.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., ISO 10993, ISO 17025, GLP).
• Document findings in established systems, supporting traceability and reporting.
• Contribute to method development and optimization by providing feedback on spectral data trends and anomalies.
• Support improvement of SOPs, templates, and data analysis workflows.
• Identify and troubleshoot potential prep or instrument-related issues affecting data integrity.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and inter-laboratory collaborations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Your Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Chemistry or a related field with 5+ years relevant experience, or MS/PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in interpreting GC-MS and chromatographic data.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (ISO 17025, ISO 10993, GLP/GMP).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for data documentation and review.

Additional Knowledge/Skills:

• Background in organic chemistry, including fragmentation patterns under EI/CI, volatility, retention index behavior.
• Experience with extractables & leachables, particularly in a medical device or pharmaceutical context.
• Understanding of instrumental analysis workflows and solution preparation.
• Awareness of how sample prep or instrument anomalies affect data outcomes.
• Familiarity with relevant databases and software for compound identification.

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD.