Staff Chemist — FIB-SEM forensics

MRIGlobal; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MRIGlobal is seeking a Staff Chemist in Charlottesville, VA to advance chemical forensics and analytical research using elemental analysis, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. The role requires strong technical judgment and collaboration within a research-driven laboratory team. The candidate must be a U.S.

citizen eligible for a DoD security clearance. Key duties include developing methods, preparing samples, operating instrumentation, and contributing to technical reports and proposals for

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS in Chemistry or related field with related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain lab records.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct or perform standard preparation, sample prep, and analysis tasks.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Develop and validate analytical methods and SOPs.

Skills

Spectroscopy theory

Analytical problem solving

Documentation

Collaboration in lab teams

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

M.S. in Chemistry

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

FIB-SEM

GC-MS

LC-MS

Job description

MRIGlobal is seeking a Staff Chemist in Charlottesville, VA to advance chemical forensics and analytical research using elemental analysis, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. The role requires strong technical judgment and collaboration within a research-driven laboratory team. The candidate must be a U.S.

citizen eligible for a DoD security clearance. Key duties include developing methods, preparing samples, operating instrumentation, and contributing to technical reports and proposals for