Analytical Chemist

APTIM; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM is seeking an analytical chemist for their USEPA Analytical Laboratory Support Program in Cincinnati. This role involves developing drinking water methods and conducting experiments in a collaborative environment while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess an appropriate degree and have significant experience in analytical chemistry.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• 8 years related experience with Bachelor's, 4 years with Master's, or PhD.
• Ability to communicate and write clearly.
• Ability to work independently and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, conduct extractions, and perform analyses.
• Operate analytical equipment.
• Support quality assurance with data evaluations.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

GC

GC/MS

LC-MS/MS

Job description

Job Overview

The APTIM Federal Services, LLC team at the USEPA Analytical Laboratory Support Program (ALS) has an opening for an analytical chemist to help develop drinking water methods. The chosen candidate will join a group of APTIM chemists on-site at the USEPA Andrew Breidenbach Environmental Research Center (AWBERC) in Cincinnati, OH. Under the general supervision of the ALS management and senior staff, the ideal candidate will design and conduct experiments to develop drinking water methods for a variety of trace contaminants.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Work independently and in a small group designing experiments, conducting extractions, performing analysis, and compiling data
• Operate GCs, GC/MS, LC-MS/MS, and water quality instruments as needed
• Abide by USEPA and APTIM safety and quality control procedures
• Support the quality assurance program with data review and evaluations
• Communicate effectively within and outside the APTIM group
• Document experiments and write methods consistent with USEPA and APTIM standards
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field with 8 years of related experience, a Master's degree with 4 years of experience, or a PhD
• Ability to communicate and write clearly and concisely
• Ability to work independently and to take direction from more senior team members as needed
  
  

About Aptim

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development
  
  

Benefits

APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs, which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc.

APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law.

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