Environmental Analytical Chemist—Water Quality & EPA Methods

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking an Environmental Analytical Chemist to perform advanced chemical analyses of aqueous samples, focusing on VOCs, inorganics and water quality parameters. The role supports faculty research by developing robust analytical methods, maintaining instrumentation and ensuring QA/QC compliance.

The candidate will train students and staff, implement EPA methods, and contribute to safety culture in the Environmental Engineering Laboratory, reporting to the Laboratory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred and beneficial for research activities.
• Experience with EPA standard methods is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement EPA standard methods for analysis of VOCs, SVOCs and inorganics by GC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES.
• Develop or modify methods for organic and inorganic analyses for complex matrices.
• Assist with leaching test method development and implementation.
• Develop SOPs and document sample preparation techniques as needed to support faculty and student use of instrumentation.
• Train students, postdocs and visiting scholars in SOPs for analytical instrumentation.
• Report instrument or process issues to lab leadership and participate in problem resolution.
• Contribute to ongoing safety culture and lab compliance with QA/QC requirements.

Skills

GC-MS

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

Ion Chromatography

EPA Methods

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in chemistry

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking an Environmental Analytical Chemist to perform advanced chemical analyses of aqueous samples, focusing on VOCs, inorganics and water quality parameters. The role supports faculty research by developing robust analytical methods, maintaining instrumentation and ensuring QA/QC compliance.

The candidate will train students and staff, implement EPA methods, and contribute to safety culture in the Environmental Engineering Laboratory, reporting to the Laboratory