Entry Level Chemist

Signature Science, LLC; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Science, LLC in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, is seeking a chemistry professional to perform analytical tasks at the Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL). The role involves data collection with GC, LCMS, and IC, method development, and handling hazardous materials.

You will prepare reports, SOPs, and test plans, and may travel up to 25%. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and experience with ETD systems; ability to obtain a Secret clearance and DHS suitability is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry required.
• Experience with GC, LCMS, and IC instrumentation.
• Experience handling energetic material and ETD systems preferred.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance and DHS suitability.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data using GC, LCMS, and IC.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, and develops methods for instrumentation.
• Performs wet chemistry and sample preparations.
• Analyzes data from ETD systems and performs microscopy measurements.
• Prepares technical reports, SOPs, and test plans.
• Safely handles explosive and hazardous materials; may travel up to 25%.

Skills

GC

LCMS

IC

ETD systems

Microscopy

Communication skills

Office software

Hazardous materials handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC instruments

LCMS instruments

Ion chromatography

ETD systems

Job description

Position Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to perform chemistry tasks at the Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data using gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry detection (LCMS), and ion chromatography (IC).
• Performs troubleshooting, maintenance, and method development on GC, LCMS, and IC instrumentation.
• Performs wet chemistry (dilutions, extractions, etc.).
• Collects and analyzes data using explosive trace detection (ETD) systems.
• Performs microscopy measurements using stereomicroscope or polarized light microscope.
• Composes and reviews technical reports and standard operating procedures.
• Composes, reviews, and executes test plans.
• Synthesizes homemade explosives.
• Performs literature reviews.
• Safely handles explosive and other hazardous materials.
• Sources materials and submits purchase requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Positive attitude.
• Good working knowledge of trace analytical instrumentation (GC, LCMS, and IC).
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good working skills of software and tools necessary for job functions including Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous experience handling energetic material.
• Previous experience with ETD systems.

Education/Experience

Incumbent professional should have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry.

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.