ICP-MS Analytical Chemist – Trace Elements in Bio Samples

Battelle; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with 5% company

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Battelle is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join the Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology (IRAT) Branch at CDC in Atlanta, GA. You will develop and validate methods for trace element analysis and implement ICP-MS workflows in a CLIA-regulated lab, contributing to high-quality data for clinical samples.

The role requires a B.S./M.S. in Chemistry with 3+ years’ experience, strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel for data reporting.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. level in Chemistry with 3+ years’ relevant experience or equivalent.
• Able to perform routine and independent operation and maintenance of ICP-MS instrumentation.
• Method/instrument troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate laboratory methods for the analysis of biological samples for trace and toxic elements, such as lead, cadmium, uranium, and arsenic, in the Elemental Analysis Laboratory (EAL) of the IRAT Branch.
• Implement validated laboratory methods for the analysis of biological samples for trace and toxic elements.
• Setup, use, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) instrumentation, semi-automated or robotic liquid sample preparation systems, and related general laboratory equipment within a cleanroom BSL2 setting.
• Adhere to quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes and compliant with the policies and procedures of the Division of Laboratory Sciences and regulations of CLIA.
• Report routine analytical results electronically in a laboratory information system and by email. Summarize method development / validation activities for lab leadership in both informal and formal reports, verbal and written, including use of data processing / graphing software like Microsoft Excel.
• Adhere to the universal precautions when handling biological samples and biological waste.
• Adhere to the CDC/NCEH/DLS policy of treating all data as confidential.

Skills

ICP-MS operation

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Data processing (Excel)

Report writing

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-MS instrumentation

Job description

Battelle is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join the Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology (IRAT) Branch at CDC in Atlanta, GA. You will develop and validate methods for trace element analysis and implement ICP-MS workflows in a CLIA-regulated lab, contributing to high-quality data for clinical samples.

The role requires a B.S./M.S. in Chemistry with 3+ years’ experience, strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel for data reporting.