Staff Chemist

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Amentum is seeking a Staff Chemist based in Charlottesville, VA. May be required to travel OCONUS (as needed).

Responsibilities may 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.
• Develop 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 troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of analytical equipment/instrumentation.
• Utilize, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation such as the following:
  • Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry / Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
  • Liquid Chromatography - High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (LC-HRMS)
  • Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
  • Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy
  • X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
  • Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
• 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 Management System(s) and databases
• Annotate the file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results
• Ability to critically assess analytical results to provide traceable and accurate results
• Perform administrative and/or technical reviews of files, reports, data, etc.
• Maintain a clean laboratory and personal workspace environment, in accordance with laboratory procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner
• Must possess, at a minimum, intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree (e.g., Chemistry) coupled with 5 years directly relatable experience
• 2 years of experience working in the Intelligence Community (IC) environment
• Proficiency working with chemistry analytical methodologies such as Liquid Chromatography (LC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and mass spectrometry
• Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment
• An active DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Deployed experience in Analytical/Operational environment
• Experience in Pharmaceutical laboratories or with pharmaceutical chemistry

Amentum 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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