Chem Lab SME

About the role

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Chemist to join the Engineering Solutions team supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. The Chemist will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, oversight and technical direction to the Chemistry Lab staff in safely performing analytical testing in support of the AEDC mission.
• Identify, oversee, develop and document training of analysts.
• Update and maintain the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Lead the development, review, approval, execution and update of lab policies, procedures, and analytical processes.
• Obtain and maintain accreditations by the State of Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the Department of Defense Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP).
• Implement and maintain the Chemistry Laboratory Quality Assurance Program.
• Assist in developing and managing the lab operating budget.
• Plan and serve as the Quality Assurance Officer.
• Perform data quality reviews on all reported test results.
• Ensure internal and external quality control studies (MDL, RDL, MRL, DMRQA, JOAP, WP, WS, PAT) are performed and documented.
• Monitor and update quality control limits.
• Serve as the internal chemistry consultant, the point-of-contact for all internal and external audits and the key lead for developing response to audit deficiencies and corrective action plans.
• Implement the Chemical Hygiene Plan and serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
• Identify future equipment and material needs.
• Determine scheduling of analytical tests and prioritize conflicts in schedule.
• Ensure functional readiness of lab to support testing needs, including equipment readiness, personnel capabilities, and use of outside lab services when needed.
• Responsible for the safety of lab personnel / visitors.
• Manage lab housekeeping and maintenance of non-calibrated equipment / instruments.
• Assist the Branch in cultivating a flexible and versatile workforce.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Chemistry.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory using multiple analytical instruments (such as HPLC, GC-MS, or ICP-OES).
• Experience operating analytical laboratory instrumentation, developing new analytical methods, troubleshooting malfunctioning instrumentation, and interpreting analytical data.
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in chemistry preferred.
• Hands-on experience in bulk asbestos analysis, fiber counts, metals, solvents and gravimetrics.
• Quality assurance / control experience with ISO 17025 or other quality standards associated with laboratory protocols.
• Extensive experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Laboratory management experience in an accredited analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Strong and collaborative work ethic.
• Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.