Chemist

Labor Category: Chemist II Location: Goose Creek, SC; Portsmouth, VA (On-site/Hybrid) Clearance: Active SECRET security clearance required; U.S. Citizenship required Job Type: Full-time Contract Type: Government Contract (Base Year plus four Option Years) Position Overview Seeking a highly qualified Chemist to support the Laboratory Quality and Accreditation Office (LQAC) and the Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA). This role is essential for supporting the Navy's environmental and shipyard-based programs. The ideal candidate will be a laboratory technical expert responsible for conducting ISO/IEC 17025 assessments and ensuring compliance with quality system requirements. This is a non-personal services contract position. The contractor employee reports directly to the Prime Contractor for HR, disciplinary, and administrative matters, while receiving work direction from the NOSSA Government Task Manager and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). This is an in-person, on-site position with telework authorized at the Command's discretion based on specific job responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Conduct laboratory assessments of quality systems and chemical testing systems in contract and/or government laboratoriesApply knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 quality-system requirements, laboratory operations, testing methodologies, and regulatory complianceReview complex analytical data using basic knowledge of chemistry and laboratory instrumentationAuthor comprehensive technical documentation, research industry standards, and analyze performance metrics to improve quality practicesSupport Department of Defense (DoD) environmental and shipyard-based programsProvide meetings and webinar support for government workshops and subgroups Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. (A degree in Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, or Engineering that includes a minimum of 30 semester hours in Chemistry may be substituted)Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a laboratory technical expertCertification: Certification or demonstrated qualification to conduct ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory assessmentsClearance: Active SECRET security clearanceKnowledge: Demonstrated knowledge and application of ISO/IEC 17025 quality-system requirements, laboratory operations, testing methodologies, and regulatory compliance Desired Attributes Knowledge of ISO 17025:2017 requirements and quality system practicesExperience in environmental data validation and project managementFamiliarity with statistical analysis of dataAbility to work independently and collaborate with project teams Additional Requirements Must obtain legal entry authorization to Naval Base Guam prior to commencing workMust be issued a Common Access Card (CAC)Must comply with all DoD security regulations and safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)Must pass background checks and base access control registration Schedule & Work Conditions Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, normal business hours, excluding Federal holidaysOvertime: Not authorizedTelework: Authorized at the Command's discretion based on specific job responsibilitiesTravel: Extensive travel may be required to support this task orderPlace of Performance: Joint Base Charleston, NAVSEA Programs Field Office Bldg 301, 1661 Redbank Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445; Norfolk Navy Shipyard, NNSY Bldg 1500, Portsmouth, VA 23709 Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.