We are seeking a highly skilled Forensic Chemist to join our team at Ideal Innovations, Inc. in Quantico, VA. As a Forensic Chemist, you will be responsible for conducting chemical and physical analyses of samples and extracts using various laboratory instrumentation.

• Sample Analysis: Use chemical and physical techniques such as solid phase extraction and liquid extraction to isolate drugs, metabolites, and poisons from biological specimens.
• Instrumentation: Conduct analyses of samples and extracts using headspace analysis, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, enzyme immunoassay, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Documentation: Author detailed forensic laboratory notes and supporting documentation.
• Evidence Management: Use the current database network for evidence inventory, tracking, and flow. Maintain proper chain of custody of all forensic material under examination.
• Quality Assurance: Follow all QA / QC procedures, protocols, and adhere to laboratory policies and procedures related to accreditation and safety standards.
• Standard Preparation: Prepare traceable analytical standards using calibrated balances, calibrated pipets, and simple math.
• Result Generation: Generate quantitative results using instrument software packages and commercial spreadsheets.
• Reagent Management: Prepare and properly store and mark laboratory reagents.

• Education: B.S. Degree in Chemistry with at least thirty (30) credit hours in chemistry and at least six (6) hours in Physics, and course work that includes differential equations and integral calculus.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of recent experience as a chemist, toxicologist or equivalent in an accredited laboratory.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to study and pass training, examination, and testing assessments.

US DoD or DOJ Top Secret clearance required. Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.