Analytical Chemist

Signature Science, LLC; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Science, LLC is seeking an analytical chemistry expert to provide subject matter expertise on chemistry-based applied research projects. The role emphasizes developing and validating methods and ensuring TD/GC/LC/IC/MS/microscopy readiness.

You will troubleshoot, mentor junior staff, and contribute to reports and SOPs. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry with 5–10 years of experience or a master's/ PhD with up to 5 years, and must be able to obtain a Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry with 5–10 years of analytical chemsitry experience, or a graduate degree with up to 5 years.
• Experience with TD, GC, LC, IC, or MS and strong data interpretation skills.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn, adaptable, and able to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and validates analytical methods using TD, GC, LC, IC, MS, and microscopy.
• Troubleshoots and performs maintenance on analytical instrumentation.
• Ensures readiness of TD, GC, LC, IC, MS, and microscopy instrumentation.
• Leads client meetings and presents materials to stakeholders.
• Trains and mentors junior scientists in analytical tasks.
• Composes and reviews test plans, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Performs literature reviews and supports project documentation.
• Safely handles explosives and hazardous materials as required.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

TD

GC

LC

IC

MS

Microscopy

Technical Writing

Presentation

Verbal Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Thermal Desorption

Gas Chromatography

Liquid Chromatography

Ion Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Microscopy

Job description

Position Purpose

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

• 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

None

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.