Analytical Chemist: LC-MS Method Dev & Validation

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta seeks a chemist to develop and optimize LC-MS methods for identifying chemicals across diverse sample matrices, including human specimens. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with method validation, and maintenance of advanced instrumentation.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, monitor quality metrics, and contribute to data capture while resolving complex analytic challenges in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with 30 semester hours in chemistry and calculus, plus 6 semester hours of physics.
• One-year specialized experience at GS-11 equivalent with LC-MS methods, validation, and complex analyses.
• Resumes should include exact dates and hours; USAJOBS resume recommended.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing analytical methods using LC-MS for chemical identification across multiple matrices.
• Performing validation experiments, monitoring quality metrics, and ensuring testing meets regulatory standards.
• Operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining advanced lab instrumentation and software like LC-MS systems.
• Contributing to data capture improvements and using information resources.
• Executing complex chemical analyses with high accuracy and sound judgment.
• Identifying and resolving unexpected problems within established protocols.

Skills

LC-MS method development

Method validation

Instrument troubleshooting

Data analysis

Quality systems

Problem solving

Education

Chemistry degree + calculus + physics

Tools

LC-MS software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta seeks a chemist to develop and optimize LC-MS methods for identifying chemicals across diverse sample matrices, including human specimens. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with method validation, and maintenance of advanced instrumentation.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, monitor quality metrics, and contribute to data capture while resolving complex analytic challenges in a fast-paced lab environment.