Principal Chemist – Analytical Chemistry

Principal Chemist – Analytical Chemistry

MRIGlobal is seeking a highly motivated person to join our Integrated Defense Solutions Business Unit as a Principal Chemist in Charlottesville, VA. The successful candidate will join a team of scientists actively conducting chemical forensics and analysis.

• Provide technical direction
• Direct and/or perform various standard preparation, sample preparation, and sample analysis.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of analytical instrumentation
• Develop analytical methods
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Perform technical reviews of analytical data and reports
• Write or contribute to technical proposals, reports, and/or papers for publication or presentation with clear results and concise, well supported conclusions
• Interact with Clients to provide updates and summary of testing results

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field and minimum of 3 years of experience; M.S. in Chemistry or related field, and a minimum 6 years of related experience; B.S. in Chemistry or related field, minimum 10+ years of related experience; or appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving aptitude, and adaptability to changing priorities
• Possess excellent legible and logical laboratory records documentation
• PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior industry experience with GC/LC/MS instrumentation including: Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), Gas Chromatography - High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (GC-HRMS), Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry / Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
• Familiarity with keeping laboratory areas up to date on safety and security requirements
• Prior leadership roles with strong organizational skills, problem solving aptitude, and adaptability to changing priorities
• Experience maintaining legible and logical laboratory records documentation

Pay Range

$117,000 - $146,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for you and your family
• No-cost counseling
• Social and financial well-being resources
• Virtual coaching
• Onsite health screenings
• Gym reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Role

Established in 1944, MRIGlobal is an independent scientific research organization dedicated to benefiting society and fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. When you embark on a career with MRIGlobal, you are joining a crew of world-class talent and problem solvers.

Qualifications

MRIGlobal is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets. As an organization dedicated to scientific advancement, MRIGlobal invites and embraces diversity in our people. We value their unique backgrounds and perspectives in every aspect of our mission. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and represented, fostering a culture where all input is welcome.