Chemical Analyst
1 week ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Chemist to join our Climate, Energy & Environmental Division's onsite laboratory in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. As a Chemist, you will play a critical role in supporting the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) project.
Key Responsibilities- Perform formal chain-of-custody sample receipt, verification of sample information, and logging of samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Conduct sample analysis using instrumentation including alpha spectroscopy, gamma spectroscopy gross alpha/beta analysis, liquid scintillation, and ICP-MS analysis.
- Maintain a clean laboratory environment by following all laboratory decontamination procedures.
- Process sample results from the instrumentation to the LIMS.
- Complete data package assembly including primary and secondary reviews and to identify and correct mistakes and inconsistencies.
- Ensure compliance with radiation and safety procedures in all areas of the laboratory.
- Collaborate with team members to support laboratory operations and projects.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology or a related scientific discipline or an Associate's degree and 2 years' experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Ability to review, compile, and provide data files to users.
- Capability to perform counting procedures on alpha, gamma, gross alpha/beta, and liquid scin samples.
Leidos offers a competitive hourly rate of $28-35/hour, depending on experience. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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Chemical Analyst
3 days ago
Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, United States Leidos Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Chemist to join our Climate, Energy & Environmental Division's onsite laboratory in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. As a Chemist, you will play a critical role in supporting the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP)...