Associate Chemist

Company: Pacific Architects and Engineers Incorporated - Mi
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: June 2, 2021

Job Description:

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World

PAE is currently seeking an Associate Chemist based in Charlottesville, VA. May be required to travel OCONUS (as needed).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Duties may be executed in a CONUS or OCONUS laboratory and include performing analyses of samples that have been collected

• Define new methods to support expansion of laboratory capabilities and improve/solve existing method deficiencies.
• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Review, evaluate, and analyze data from samples and provide database entry support
• Perform equipment/instrument maintenance

• Utilize, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation such as the following:
  • Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
  • Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy
  • Liquid Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry / Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
  • X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
  • X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
  • Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS)
  • Polarized Light Microscope (PLM)
  • Ion Chromatography (IC)
• Compare sample results to a library of known results for the specific instrumentation and chemical being tested
• Use photographic equipment to capture still images of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item, or other exhibits, to support further analysis, conclusions, and documentation
• Document examination results/findings in the required Laboratory Information System(s) and databases
• Annotate the file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results
• Perform administrative and/or technical reviews of files, reports, data, etc.
• Ensure a proper chain of custody for all evidence and samples is maintained
• Maintain a clean laboratory and personal workspace environment, in accordance with laboratory procedures
• Must possess, at a minimum, intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project and Outlook

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensics) OR 5 years directly relatable experience
• 1 year of experience working in the Intelligence Community (IC) environment
• Proficiency working with chemistry analytical methodologies such as Gas Chromatography (GC) and/or Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy
• Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment, as needed
• Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment
• Currently have an active DoD Secret security clearance
• Eligible for both US Tourist Passport and US Official Passport

Desired Qualifications:

Deployed experience in Analytical/Operational environment

PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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