Interdisciplinary Physical Science & Chemistry Specialist

US-Defense-Health-Agency; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency, Public Health at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, seeks chemists/physical scientists to support analytical work and instrument maintenance. The role requires familiarity with LC/GC/ICP systems and quality management alignment with ISO 17025.

Applicants should possess a relevant science degree and experience with complex chemical analyses, with opportunities for professional growth in a federally administered lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the physical or life sciences or engineering with 30 semester hours in chemistry and calculus, plus 6 semester hours of physics.
• Course work/equivalents showing knowledge in physical sciences and chemistry with related physics.
• One year of specialized experience with analytical instrumentation or advanced education in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments such as LC, GC, ICP, LC-MS, GC-MS.
• Analyze environmental and occupational health samples and report results.
• Maintain SOPs and assist in quality control processes.

Skills

ISO 17025

Laboratory quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with chemistry/math/physics

Tools

Liquid chromatography (LC)

Gas chromatography (GC)

Inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy (ICP)

ICP-MS

LC-MS / LC-MS/MS

FTIR

Job description

Defense Health Agency, Public Health at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, seeks chemists/physical scientists to support analytical work and instrument maintenance. The role requires familiarity with LC/GC/ICP systems and quality management alignment with ISO 17025.

Applicants should possess a relevant science degree and experience with complex chemical analyses, with opportunities for professional growth in a federally administered lab environment.