Analytical Chemist

The purpose of this position is to provide analytical chemistry subject matter expertise to one or more chemistry-based applied research projects.

• Develops and validates analytical methods using thermal desorption (TD), gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), ion chromatography (IC), mass spectrometry (MS), and microscopy.
• Performs troubleshooting and non-routine maintenance on TD, GC, LC, IC, MS, and microscopy instrumentation.
• Ensures the readiness of TD, GC, LC, IC, MS, and microscopy instrumentation
• Facilitates the stand-up of new analytical instrumentation
• Leads meetings with company clients by preparing and presenting meeting materials in meetings
• Develops innovative solutions to complex problems
• Develops improvements to currently used processes and analysis methods
• Trains, leads, and mentors junior level scientists to execute analytical chemistry tasks
• Performs wet chemistry (dilutions, extractions, etc.)
• Composes, reviews, and executes test plans and standard operating procedures
• Composes and reviews technical reports
• Performs literature reviews
• Safely handles explosives and other hazardous materials
• Sources materials and submits purchase requests
• Other duties as assigned

• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new things
• Previous experience with TD, GC, LC, IC, or MS
• Excellent working knowledge of TD, GC, LC, IC, and MS
• Technical writing, presentation, verbal communication, and listening skills