Chemical Specialist

About the Role

Leidos is seeking a skilled Chemist to join our Climate, Energy & Environmental Division's onsite laboratory in support of 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.

Requirements

• 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.

What We Offer

Leidos is committed to providing a competitive compensation package, including a pay range of $28-35/hr.