Analytical Chemist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops and validates analytical methods using thermal desorption (TD), gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), ion chromatography (IC), mass spectrometry (MS), and microscopy.
• Performs troubleshooting and non-routine maintenance on TD, GC, LC, IC, MS, and microscopy instrumentation.
• Ensures the readiness of TD, GC, LC, IC, MS, and microscopy instrumentation.
• Facilitates the stand-up of new analytical instrumentation.
• Led meetings with company clients by preparing and presenting meeting materials.
• Leads the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Improves current processes and analysis methods.
• Trains, leads, and mentors junior level scientists to execute analytical chemistry tasks.
• Performs wet chemistry (dilutions, extractions, etc.).
• Composes, reviews, and executes test plans and standard operating procedures.
• Composes and reviews technical reports.
• Performs literature reviews.
• Safely handles explosives and other hazardous materials.
• Sources materials and submits purchase requests.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new things.
• Previous experience with TD, GC, LC, IC, or MS.
• Excellent working knowledge of TD, GC, LC, IC, and MS.
• Technical writing, presentation, verbal communication, and listening skills.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry with five to ten years of analytical chemistry experience or a graduate degree (masters or PhD) chemistry with up to five years of experience.

Certificates And Licenses

• None

Clearance

• The ability to obtain a Secret clearance and Department of Homeland Security suitability is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The incumbent professional has little to no supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions/ Equipment

• The incumbent professional is expected to work and/or be available during regular business hours.
• He/she should also generally be available via e-mail or phone during non-business hours as needed to address critical issues or emergencies.
• He/she may be required to travel on behalf of the company up to 25%.