Lead Scientist - Trace Organics & Pesticides

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Richmond, VA seeks a Principal Scientist for Trace Organics & Pesticides. Lead laboratory testing, develop methods, validate new instrumentation, and provide expert guidance on analyses including LC/MS, GC/MS and HPLC. Role demands strong leadership, QA focus, and on-site work.

The position requires experience in method development, data interpretation, and supervision, with a comprehensive benefits package. Visa sponsorship not provided. On-site in Richmond.

Qualifications

• Meets education/work experience requirements per NELAC EL-V1M2-2016-Rev2.1.
• Experience leading a workgroup, prioritizing and reviewing others.
• Laboratory method development including validation/verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing workgroup and train staff; act as back-up Technical Manager.
• Perform high-complexity LC/MS and related analyses with accuracy.
• Ensure production, turnaround times and QA goals are met.
• Design/lead validations of new instrumentation and methods.
• Provide technical guidance on instrumentation and methods.
• Review and revise SOPs; assist with grant objectives and reporting.
• Support QA, compliance, and training; maintain safe lab environment.
• Provide consultation on analytical results to agency users and managers.

Skills

Team leadership

Laboratory testing

LC/MS

GC/MS

HPLC

Data interpretation

LIMS

Education

NELAC EL-V1M2-2016-Rev2.1 Organics qualification (as defined)

Tools

LIMS

SOPs

Grant applications

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Richmond, VA seeks a Principal Scientist for Trace Organics & Pesticides. Lead laboratory testing, develop methods, validate new instrumentation, and provide expert guidance on analyses including LC/MS, GC/MS and HPLC. Role demands strong leadership, QA focus, and on-site work.

The position requires experience in method development, data interpretation, and supervision, with a comprehensive benefits package. Visa sponsorship not provided. On-site in Richmond.