Analytical Chemist

The purpose of this position is to provide analytical chemistry subject matter expertise to one or more chemistry-based applied research projects. 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 - Leads meetings with company clients by preparing and presenting meeting materials in meetings - Develops innovative solutions to complex problems - Develops improvements to currently used 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 - Other duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's): - 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: Incumbent professional should have a 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: No specific certificates or licenses are required for this position. 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%. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.