Analytical Chemist

Job Title: Analytical Chemist

At Signature Science, we are seeking a highly skilled Analytical Chemist to join our team. As an Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for providing analytical chemistry subject matter expertise to one or more chemistry-based applied research projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate analytical methods using thermal desorption (TD), gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), ion chromatography (IC), mass spectrometry (MS), and microscopy
• Perform troubleshooting and non-routine maintenance on TD, GC, LC, IC, MS, and microscopy instrumentation
• Ensure the readiness of TD, GC, LC, IC, MS, and microscopy instrumentation
• Facilitate the stand-up of new analytical instrumentation
• Lead meetings with company clients by preparing and presenting meeting materials
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems
• Develop improvements to currently used processes and analysis methods
• Train, lead, and mentor junior level scientists to execute analytical chemistry tasks
• Perform wet chemistry (dilutions, extractions, etc.)
• Compose, review, and execute test plans and standard operating procedures
• Compose and review technical reports
• Perform literature reviews
• Safely handle explosives and other hazardous materials
• Source materials and submit purchase requests

Requirements:

• 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

Education/Experience:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry with five to ten years of analytical chemistry experience or a graduate degree (masters or PhD) in chemistry with up to five years of experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

No specific certificates or licenses are required for this position.

Clearance:

The ability to obtain a Secret clearance and Department of Homeland Security suitability is required for this position.

Working Conditions/Equipment:

The incumbent professional is expected to work and/or be available during regular business hours. He/she should also generally be available via e-mail or phone during non-business hours as needed to address critical issues or emergencies. He/she may be required to travel on behalf of the company up to 25%.

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