Analytical Chemist

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Office of Indiana State Chemist seeks an Analytical Chemist to support investigations by providing scientific data on pesticide-related inquiries. The role involves conducting trace-level pesticide analyses, reviewing methods, and preparing reports.

Responsibilities include performing GC/MS, LC/MS/MS, and HPLC analyses, following SOPs, validating methods, and training staff. A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and 2 years of lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field is required.
• 2 years of analytical laboratory experience preferred.
• Skills in Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analyses on environmental samples to detect trace pesticides using extraction and instrumentation.
• Analyze samples by GC/MS, LC/MS/MS, and HPLC.
• Follow SOPs and troubleshoot analyses as needed.
• Interpret, analyze and evaluate data to determine quality control standards are met.
• Document analysis reports and submit data for review by supervisor.
• Adapt new methodologies for analyses and participate in method validation studies.
• Assist in developing new analysis methods for pesticide products and prepare research manuscripts.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

GC/MS

LC/MS/MS

HPLC

Job description

The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is seeking an Analytical Chemist. The lab performs regulatory pesticide residue analysis and the Analytical Chemist will be responsible for supporting a team of investigators with providing scientific data on pesticide related investigations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform chemical analyses on a variety of environmental samples in order to determine the presence of trace level pesticides (Includes extraction and analysis using complex instrumentation)


• Analyze samples by Gas Chromatography/Mass Selective Detector (GC/MS), Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)


• Follow all applicable SOPs and troubleshoots analyses as needed


• Interpret, analyze and evaluate data to determine if quality control standards are met


• Document analysis reports; submit case data and reports for final review by section supervisor


• Adapt new methodologies for analyses in this laboratory


• Participate in method validation collaborative studies and check sample programs


• Assist in developing new methodologies for analysis of pesticide products and in preparing research manuscripts for publication in referred journals


• Maintain quality control / assurance records, research notes and other records as requested


• Maintain equipment and troubleshoots instrument / process problems as requested


• Train laboratory assistant with duties including but not limited to: cleaning glassware, balance calibration checks and equipment maintenance

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field


• 2 years of analytical laboratory experience


• Skills in Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry

What We'd Like You to Know:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position


• A background check and MVR check is required for employment in this position


• Please attach the names and email addresses of at least three (3) references. As the application review process moves forward, an e-Reference form may be sent to the references for completion


• FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)


• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Professional 2

Pay Band S065
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Job Code #20003122
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