Analytical Chemist

Joint Research and Development; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JRAD in Washington DC is seeking an Analytical Chemist to analyze environmental and air samples for chemical contamination. The role involves operating and maintaining gas chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments, using LIMS to manage data, and supporting QA/QC records and safety policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry, 3+ years of quantitative analysis experience, and proficiency with ISO 17025 QA/QC standards and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar from an accredited college/university
• 3+ years of experience with quantitative analysis of chemical compounds
• 2+ years of experience with screening environmental samples for TICs
• Demonstrated analytical lab skills via proficiency/accuracy performance tests
• Experience with ISO 17025 or similar QA/QC standards and lab instrumentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Journeyman to senior level chemist roles available
• Equivalent: 10 years' experience with a Bachelor's, or 6 years with a Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Analyze environmental/air samples for chemical contamination
• Operate and maintain chromatographs and mass spectrometers
• Use LIMS to manage analytical data
• Participate in QA/QC records, performance charts, and detection limits
• Maintain operator manuals and train new staff on equipment and LIMS
• Adhere to QA/QC procedures and safety policies
• Support audits of quality control systems and safety practices
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Quality management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

Gas chromatography

Mass spectrometry

LIMS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Access

Job description

Overview

JRAD has an immediate opening for an Analytical Chemist in Washington DC.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes environmental and/or air samples for chemical contamination
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment (e.g., gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometers) and performs basic maintenance and checks on common laboratory systems
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software for managing analytical data
• Participates in laboratory proficiency testing activities and maintains QA/QC records, including performance charts, control limits, and detection and reporting limits for analytical methods governing use of laboratory instrumentation
• Maintains operator manuals and procedures, and provides training to new staff in the operation and use of lab equipment and LIMS
• Meticulously adheres to laboratory procedures, data management practices and safety protocols in accordance with Laboratory Quality Assurance Plans and safety policies/regulations
• Supports formal audits of laboratory quality control systems and practices, inspection of safety practices, and review of Job Hazard Analyses
• Maintains inventory of lab supplies

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar, from an accredited college or university
• More than 3 years of experience with quantitative analysis of chemical compounds, and 2 years\' experience with screening environmental samples for toxic industrial compounds (TICs)
• Demonstrated analytical laboratory skills as evidenced by participation in a proficiency test such as a precision and accuracy performance test or equivalent
• Experience with quality management standards (e.g., ISO 17025 or similar), sample preparation methods, techniques, regulations, protocols, safety measures, and the operation and maintenance of chemical laboratory instrumentation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Project, Word, Access and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Multiple experience level positions available for journeyman to senior level chemists
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with a Bachelor\'s Degree, or 6 years of experience with a Master\'s Degree

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Benefits and Workplace

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire, and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed Medical & Dependent Day Care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Please note this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.