Chemist: Hazardous Materials & Analytical Lead

Leidos; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Chemist for the U.S. Army DEVCOM CBC at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

The role focuses on synthetic chemistry and toxicology to support hazard assessments of chemicals, including synthesis routes and physical properties, with responsibility for environmental and degradation concerns and program reporting. The candidate will work with federal staff and Leidos teams, performing analytical testing (GC-MS, LC-MS) and developing procedures, while ensuring safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• BS degree with 5+ years in chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental science, or related field.
• Experience with hazardous materials, chemical analysis, environmental fate, or related areas.
• Proficient with chromatographic and mass-spectrometric techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS).
• Experience preparing analytical standards and instrument calibration.
• Ability to develop procedures, test plans, and technical reports.
• Strong safety and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Support basic and applied research as lead or team member to meet program goals.
• Participate in agent operations as operator; may include synthesis, analysis, or exposure experiments.
• Analyze samples from vapor, soil, water, and tissue for targets and degradation products.
• Maintain instrument calibration and prepare analytical standards.
• Develop and revise laboratory procedures and test plans.
• Prepare monthly progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Analytical techniques

Instrument calibration

Technical writing

Communication skills

U.S. Citizenship

DoD Secret Clearance

PRP eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

LC-MS/MS

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Chemist for the U.S. Army DEVCOM CBC at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

The role focuses on synthetic chemistry and toxicology to support hazard assessments of chemicals, including synthesis routes and physical properties, with responsibility for environmental and degradation concerns and program reporting. The candidate will work with federal staff and Leidos teams, performing analytical testing (GC-MS, LC-MS) and developing procedures, while ensuring safety and regulatory