Senior Chemical Analyst & Method Expert, Data Quality

Akicita Cyber; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal in Lakewood or Boulder, CO is seeking a senior Chemical Analyst / Subject Matter Expert to validate and improve analytical methods for trace-level environmental analysis. You will safeguard data quality and mentor laboratory staff, playing a central role in the integrity of environmental data used to inform national water-resource decisions.

You will lead method development, re-validation, and documentation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and NELAC standards, comparable to US

Qualifications

• Senior Chemical Analyst responsible for validating and improving analytical methods.
• Focus on data quality and interpretation of environmental data.
• Expertise aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 and NELAC standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analysis and data analysis of instrumental batches.
• Validate new methods, troubleshoot existing methods, test production methods against QC limits.
• Lead method development, re-validation, and documentation per standards.
• Use QC studies to calculate accuracy, bias, variability; produce QC/QA reports.
• Serve as the point of contact for questions in organic or inorganic units.
• Train and mentor analytical staff; propose SOP updates as methods/regulations change.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Method validation

Data quality

QC reporting

Staff mentoring

ISO/IEC 17025

NELAC standards

US EPA guidance

Job description

Akicita Federal in Lakewood or Boulder, CO is seeking a senior Chemical Analyst / Subject Matter Expert to validate and improve analytical methods for trace-level environmental analysis. You will safeguard data quality and mentor laboratory staff, playing a central role in the integrity of environmental data used to inform national water-resource decisions.

You will lead method development, re-validation, and documentation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and NELAC standards, comparable to US