Senior Forensic Chemist – FTIR/Raman Spectroscopy (Onsite)

BluePath Labs (8(a) & SDVOSB); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

12 holidays per year

Job summary

BluePath Labs is seeking a Senior Scientist (Forensic/Analytical Chemist) to support a 24/7 watch floor operation at a government site near Sterling, VA. This onsite role requires an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain it and may involve shift work.

The position emphasizes supervising reachback staff, detailed spectral analyses (FTIR, Raman) including radiation, and timely reporting. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in laboratory analysis, spectroscopy, and/or interpretation of spectral data.
• Bachelor's degree in a physical science or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Has completed two semesters of organic chemistry and one semester of analytical chemistry.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of assigned technical reachback staff.
• Conducts technical reviews of report findings from reachback staff.
• Performs analysis of FTIR and Raman spectra with or without reference libraries.
• Performs other WMD spectral analyses including radiation.
• Predicts FTIR spectra based on chemical structure.
• Reports findings of FTIR and Raman spectra analysis.
• Prepares and gives oral and written reports on findings within mission parameters.
• Prepares monthly reports of reachback activity and chemical identifications.
• Provides troubleshooting and technical support for field chemical screening devices.
• Creates and maintains centralized libraries of FTIR and Raman spectra.
• Be a site lead responsible for accomplishment of all requirements of this SOW.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Spectroscopy

Written and oral communication

MS Word

Excel

Organic chemistry (2 semesters)

Analytical chemistry (1 semester)

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science

Tools

FTIR spectrometer

Raman spectrometer

Job description

BluePath Labs is seeking a Senior Scientist (Forensic/Analytical Chemist) to support a 24/7 watch floor operation at a government site near Sterling, VA. This onsite role requires an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain it and may involve shift work.

The position emphasizes supervising reachback staff, detailed spectral analyses (FTIR, Raman) including radiation, and timely reporting. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential for this fast-paced environment.